Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Joseph Pijanowski was assigned to escort a former alderman who had previously received threats to his safety. Upon arrival at the politician's home, in the 2500 block of South Kedvale Avenue Officer Pijanowski observed three men hiding beneath the porch. After being ordered to come out, the offenders opened fire. Officer Pijanowski suffered a severe wound and died in a hospital four days later. Officer Pijanowski served with the Chicago Police Department for three and a half years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Pijanowski gave the Chicago Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Pijanowski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Joseph Leonard Pijanowski 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 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 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Leonard Pijanowski's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Leonard Pijanowski Compares
Offender Outcome
2 of 3 suspects sent to prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Leonard Pijanowski is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Leonard Pijanowski was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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