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Officer Frank Gwiazdowski was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at Boswell Avenue and Hickory Street while en route to police headquarters. The driver was apprehended approximately ten minutes later and charged with manslaughter. Officer Gwiazdowski was survived by his wife. His brother also served as a supernumerary officer in the department.
Survivors
Officer Gwiazdowski was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Gwiazdowski served with the Norwich Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Norwich community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Gwiazdowski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Norwich Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 74 officers killed feloniously in CT, 43.8% of the 169 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1936, 2 officers in CT were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 4.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 39. Of the 70 killed feloniously in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 46.5; the middle age was 39.
Frank was 39. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Frank was 39. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 8.1% of these deaths in CT; May holds the most, 13.5%. Mondays: 16.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Norwich Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 43.8% of all 169 deaths in CT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Norwich Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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