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Stanley Pijanowski

Death by Force
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Stanley R. Pijanowski III, a 52-year-old white male, was tragically killed on March 11, 1997, during a violent incident at the Comerica bank branch in Detroit, Illinois. Pijanowski, who served as the branch manager and assistant vice president, was one of three victims in a shooting spree carried out by Allen Lane Griffin Jr., a 21-year-old man from Detroit. The incident occurred when Griffin, reportedly distressed by personal issues, entered the bank and announced a holdup. He then proceeded to ...Read More
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  • Gunman and 3 Others Are Killed at a Bank (Published 1997)
  • 1997 Detroit shootings - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Stanley R. Pijanowski, III

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Detroit

    IL

    1997-03-11

    52

    Stanley

    Pijanowski

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role that personal turmoil can play in these tragic incidents. ... ...Read More
    10/10/2024
    Has anyone else been struck by how Stanley Pijanowski showed such incredible bravery during the inci... ...Read More
    06/02/2023
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