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Frank A. Daszkiewicz
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Patrolman

Frank A. Daszkiewicz

New York City Police Department — New York, NY
Felonious
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End of Watch November 22, 1926
Age 33
Badge 2570
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Gender Male
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Incident

Patrolman Frank Daszkiewicz and Patrolman Edward Byrns were shot and killed after conducting a vehicle stop in Brooklyn. Patrolman Byrns was on motor patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle vehicle hear Hicks and Poplar Street. Patrolman Byrns followed the vehicle for a short distance. He observed Patrolman Daszkiewicz on a foot post and asked him to assist him in stopping the suspicious vehicle. Patrolman Daszkiewicz entered the patrol car, and the two patrolmen caught-up to the suspicious vehicle. They pulled along side the vehicle and Patrolman Byrns yelled "Pull over to the side". He then positioned the patrol car in front of the suspicious vehicle after it was pulled over. Both patrolmen exited their patrol car and approached the suspicious vehicle. As they approached, one of the men inside opened fire, killing Patrolman Byrns. Patrolman Daszkiewicz drew his pistol, but before he could fire, four men exited the vehicle and one of the men opened fire on him. Patrolman Daszkiewicz was struck twice in the abdomen and mortally wounded. Despite his wounds, he was able to grab ahold of one of the suspect and taken him into custody. Patrolman Daszkiewicz was taken to Long Island Collage Hospital, where he died two days later from his wounds. The suspect who shot the patrolmen turned himself in at the Empire Boulevard Station later in the day. He was convicted of murder and executed on December 14, 1928. In addition to the shooter, three other suspects were arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Daszkiewicz had served with the New York City Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children. Patrolman Daszkiewicz was assigned to the Poplar Street Station (45th Precinct), the present day 84th Precinct.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and three children.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Daszkiewicz served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Daszkiewicz.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department New York City Police Department
Type Police Department
Location New York, NY
Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 22, 1926
Age 33
Badge Number 2570
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Frank was 33. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.

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When

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Frank among them.

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Where

Patrolman Frank A. Daszkiewicz

New York City Police Department · End of Watch November 22, 1926

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E

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