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Resided:
MI, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 27, 1977
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Dearborn Police Dept.
MI
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Corporal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MI
USA
Sat. Aug. 27, 1977
Summary:
Corporal Szczygiel was shot and killed after responding to a call of a man with a gun inside a bar. When Corporal Szczygiel and his partner arrived, two other officers were already on the scene. The suspect had left the bar and crossed the street. The suspect and two officers exchanged gunfire. Corporal Szczygiel's partner exited the patrol car to assist and Corporal Szczygiel was shot and killed while still in the car, radioing for more units. The suspect was apprehended and convicted of manslaughter. Corporal Szczygiel had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.