Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Salvatore Genualdi was struck and killed at a roadblock while attempting to stop a pursuit. Sergeant Genualdi had responded to assist a neighboring agency in the pursuit and was standing next to his cruiser which had been parked in a roadblock position with the passenger side facing the oncoming pursuit. As the suspect neared the scene Sergeant Genualdi stepped from the patrol vehicle and attempted to wave the vehicle to a stop but was struck and pinned between the two vehicles. The suspect was apprehended at the scene. The 41-year-old suspect was charged with reckless driving and involuntary manslaughter. Sergeant Genualdi had served with the Steamwood Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Genualdi gave the Streamwood Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Streamwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Genualdi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Salvatore Genualdi 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Streamwood Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Salvatore Genualdi's cause is highlighted.
How Salvatore Genualdi Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Salvatore Genualdi is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Salvatore Genualdi was killed by automobile.
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