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Patrolman Andrew Katnik succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on August 17th, 1920, as he and other officers attempted to arrest a man who had threatened his wife and destroyed furniture in his home on Whipple Street, in Swissvale. The man then went to the tavern he owned at 231 Washington Street, where he was located by Braddock Borough officers.
As the officers walked up to the building the man opened fire through a window, wounding Patrolman Katnik and a second officer. The man was shot by other officers before committing suicide.
Patrolman Katnik's health continued to deteriorate until he succumbed to his wounds on December 29th, 1927.
Patrolman Katnik had served with the agency for 15 years and was a widower who was survived by six children. He is buried with his wife Tillie in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, in Braddock Pennsylvania.
Patrolman Katnik had served with the agency for 15 years and was a widower who was survived by six children. He is buried with his wife Tillie in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, in Braddock Pennsylvania.
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Patrolman Katnik had served with the agency for 15 years and was a widower who was survived by six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Katnik gave the Braddock Borough Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Braddock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Katnik.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Braddock Borough Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Andrew is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1927, 14 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1927, 220 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1927, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 45. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Andrew had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Andrew was 45. 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. Andrew had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 13.7%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Braddock Borough Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 4.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Braddock Borough Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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