Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Frank Blazek was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to the police station. He had arrested an offender responsible for more than 35 armed robberies. As he was transporting the suspect to the station, the suspect suddenly attacked him in front of 4913 South State Street. The prisoner gained control of his service weapon and fatally shot him while still inside the vehicle. The man was apprehended two weeks later was ultimately sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Blazek had served two years with the Chicago Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Blazek gave the Chicago Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Blazek.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Frank J. Blazek 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. Frank J. Blazek's cause is highlighted.
How Frank J. Blazek Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank J. Blazek is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank J. Blazek was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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