Police Officer Frank J. Winarski

Police Officer Frank J. Winarski

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, June 20, 1936

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Frank J. Winarski

Officer Winarski and Officer Andrew Edeen were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit of several robbery suspects. Their patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree at the intersection of Davison and Carrie Streets. Officer Winarski died at the scene of the accident and Officer Edeen succumbed to his injuries one week later.

Officer Winarski had served with the Detroit Police Department for 8 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge 1807

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

robbery, vehicle pursuit

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Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will erase the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 28, 2020

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