Frank A. Daszkiewicz

New York City Police Department — New York, NY

Felonious

End of Watch November 22, 1926

Age 33

Badge 2570

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Gender Male

Incident Service The Sacrifice Department 1,236

Incident

Patrolman Frank Daszkiewicz and Patrolman Edward Byrns were shot and killed after conducting a vehicle stop in Brooklyn. Patrolman Byrns was on motor patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle vehicle hear Hicks and Poplar Street. Patrolman Byrns followed the vehicle for a short distance. He observed Patrolman Daszkiewicz on a foot post and asked him to assist him in stopping the suspicious vehicle. Patrolman Daszkiewicz entered the patrol car, and the two patrolmen caught-up to the suspicious vehicle. They pulled along side the vehicle and Patrolman Byrns yelled "Pull over to the side". He then positioned the patrol car in front of the suspicious vehicle after it was pulled over. Both patrolmen exited their patrol car and approached the suspicious vehicle. As they approached, one of the men inside opened fire, killing Patrolman Byrns. Patrolman Daszkiewicz drew his pistol, but before he could fire, four men exited the vehicle and one of the men opened fire on him. Patrolman Daszkiewicz was struck twice in the abdomen and mortally wounded. Despite his wounds, he was able to grab ahold of one of the suspect and taken him into custody. Patrolman Daszkiewicz was taken to Long Island Collage Hospital, where he died two days later from his wounds. The suspect who shot the patrolmen turned himself in at the Empire Boulevard Station later in the day. He was convicted of murder and executed on December 14, 1928. In addition to the shooter, three other suspects were arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Daszkiewicz had served with the New York City Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children. Patrolman Daszkiewicz was assigned to the Poplar Street Station (45th Precinct), the present day 84th Precinct.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and three children.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Daszkiewicz served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Daszkiewicz.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department New York City Police Department

Location New York, NY

Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 22, 1926

Age 33

Badge Number 2570

Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious

Weapon Gun; Unknown type

Offender Executed in 1928

Patrolman Frank A. Daszkiewicz is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.

In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.

At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.

New York City Police Department

382

of 1,237 officers

30.9% Felonious

NY — Statewide

754

of 2,147 officers

35.1% Felonious

Nationwide

17,623

of 32,508 officers

54.2% Felonious