Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, September 14, 1978
Add to My HeroesAnthony Frank Janowski
Sergeant Anthony F. Janowski was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver while he was en route to Illinois Masonic Hospital to investigate a fatal traffic crash.
The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless homicide and other traffic charges.
An off-duty paramedic who lived nearby started CPR on Sergeant Janowski, who passed away after being transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital.
Sergeant Janowski was a 29-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and was assigned to Bureau of Operational Services - Traffic Division Unit 086 - Traffic Area 6 Group. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 29 years
- Badge 1555
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with reckless homicide
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