Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Louis Szewczyk was shot to death when he and a fellow officer stopped to question three men at 88th Street and Buffalo Avenue. He and his partner, working plain clothes detail, met the three men walking along 90th Street. They noticed the appearance of their walk was suspicious. When they stopped and identified themselves as policemen, one suddenly drew his revolver and fired. The first shot struck Szewczyk in the chest near the heart. Patrolman Szewczyk was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital but was dead upon arrival. His partner captured the killer after a gunfight and chase of several blocks. Patrolman Szewczyk was assigned to the South Chicago Station.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two small children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Szewczyk served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Szewczyk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Louis C. Szewczyk 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. Louis C. Szewczyk's cause is highlighted.
How Louis C. Szewczyk Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Louis C. Szewczyk is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Louis C. Szewczyk was killed by handgun.
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