Roll of Honor
Incident
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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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CT, 74 of 169 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 43.8% of this state's fallen. That is 43.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Norwich Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Andrew Gwiazdowski was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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