DET. SGT. JOHN N. BIALK
Star# 474 40th Precinct
End of Watch 21 Sep 1916

Sgt. Bialk responded to a domestic dispute call. Sgt. Bialk confronted the estranged husband in his home. At this time, the husband shot his own wife as well as Sgt. Bialk as he attempted to intervene. Although wounded, Sgt. Bialk was able to detain his assailant until fellow officers arrived. Sgt. Bialk died three days later as a result of his injuries.