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Nicholas John Malambri
Incident
Patrolman Nicholas Malambri was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois, after discovering a railroad employee stealing blankets from a passenger coach. As Patrolman Malambri placed the man under arrest near Grand Avenue and Artesian Avenue the subject suddenly turned and shot him. The man fled but was later arrested by local officers and admitted to the murder. Patrolman Malambri had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Malambri served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Malambri.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department has lost 18 officers; 14 of them killed feloniously.
Nicholas is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Nicholas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Nicholas is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 1 officer at Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 3.
In 1931, 20 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
January holds 14.3% of these deaths at Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department; November holds the most, 21.4%. Sundays: 21.4%.
January holds 7.4% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 77.8% of all 18 deaths at Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 57.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department has 18 officers remembered here, Nicholas among them.
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Dennis E. Riley Dec 21, 1898
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Charles E. Dillon
Nov 20, 1902
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Edward L. Spielman Apr 9, 1912
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John W. Kamphouse Nov 1, 1912
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Cornelius E. Cross
Jan 21, 1917
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Charles Crill
Mar 17, 1917
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Hugh J. Ennis Mar 28, 1921
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Maurice Leahy, Jr.
Jul 29, 1921
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Louis A. Gustafson Sep 27, 1921
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Robert G. Murray
Oct 14, 1921
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John Harrison Bousman Aug 10, 1922
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Allen F. Shoemaker
May 17, 1925
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Michael T. Murphy Jul 5, 1928
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Emmet B. Keen
Dec 28, 1929
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Nicholas John Malambri Jan 11, 1931
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Glen R. Bright
Nov 16, 1973
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John H. Horst
Apr 28, 1975
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Charles L. Moeller
Dec 9, 1979
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-W
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