Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Jacob Manko died from wounds suffered after being shot by a burglar attempting to force entrance into a business house near the corner at 137th Street and Deodar Street. The unknown suspect was spotted by Patrolman Manko walking through the neighborhood early Sunday morning in his stocking feet. When Patrolman Manko hailed the suspicious character, the man fled into an alley where he was chased by Patrolman Manko. Upon realizing he was cornered, the suspect turned and fired his .32-caliber revolver, hitting Patrolman Manko in the chest. Patrolman Manko returned fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Manko was able to walk a short distance and signal for help. He died shortly after before his colleagues could transport him to a hospital.
Survivors
Patrolman Manko served with the police department for a year and was survived by his wife and two young children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Manko gave the East Chicago Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the East Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Manko.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Jacob Manko 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 IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At East Chicago Police Department, 8 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jacob Manko's cause is highlighted.
How Jacob Manko Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jacob Manko is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jacob Manko was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
Incident Location
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