Anthony Frank Janowski
1978
Anthony Frank Janowski.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Sergeant Anthony F. Janowski was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver while he was en route to Illinois Masonic Hospital to investigate a fatal traffic crash. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless homicide and other traffic charges. An off-duty paramedic who lived nearby started CPR on Sergeant Janowski, who passed away after being transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital. Sergeant Janowski was a 29-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and was assigned to Bureau of Operational Services - Traffic Division Unit 086 - Traffic Area 6 Group.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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Service Record
1937 – 1937
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Sergeant
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