U.S. Army · United States 
John Silinsky
1982
John Silinsky served the U.S. Army for 3 years. John served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer John Silinsky was shot and mortally wounded at 12:20 a.m. when he attempted to stop a robbery while off duty. The suspect attempted to rob the Major Deegan Motel at 3600 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx, where Officer Silinsky moonlighted as a night manager. Officer Silinsky witnessed two armed men entering the hotel. He shut and locked the door, but the subject fired through the door, striking Officer Silinsky in the head with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. The men fled the scene. Officer Silinsky was transported to a local hospital but died four days later. A suspect was later arrested and charged with murder but was found not guilty. Officer Silinsky was a United States WWII U.S. Army veteran and served with the Yonkers Police Department for 28 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three children, and grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1943 – 1946
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Yonkers Police Department
Police Officer
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