Patrolman Anton Zapolsky, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Anton Zapolsky

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, July 30, 1934

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Anton Zapolsky

Patrolman Anton Zapolsky succumbed to gunshot wounds he sustained while attempting to arrest a man who had broken into a car near Wacker Drive and Clark Street.

He and his partner observed the man being chased by other officers. Patrolman Zapolsky and his partner apprehended the fleeing offender, but the man suddenly drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Zapolsky.

Patrolman Zapolsky succumbed to his wounds three days later. The subject was shot and killed by other officers.

Patrolman Zapolsky was a United States WWI veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 12 years
Badge 5369
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, July 27, 1934
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Shot and killed

foot pursuit, larceny, arrest attempt

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Patrolman Zapolsky,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 30, 2024