Roll of Honor
Nicholas John Malambri
Incident
Patrolman Nicholas Malambri was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois, after discovering a railroad employee stealing blankets from a passenger coach. As Patrolman Malambri placed the man under arrest near Grand Avenue and Artesian Avenue the subject suddenly turned and shot him. The man fled but was later arrested by local officers and admitted to the murder. Patrolman Malambri had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for four years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Malambri served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Malambri.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Nicholas John Malambri 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 and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, 14 of 18 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 77.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Nicholas John Malambri's cause is highlighted.
How Nicholas John Malambri Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Nicholas John Malambri is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Nicholas John Malambri was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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