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Patrolman Grant Dosch | Madison Police Department, Wisconsin Madison Police Department, Wisconsin

Patrolman

Grant Dosch

Madison Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch: Monday, February 4, 1918

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/4/1918

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Acquitted

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Patrolman Grant Dosch was shot and killed by several suspects who he surprised breaking into a general store at 754 West Washington Avenue. His body was found laying in the snow near the store.

Three suspects were arrested and charged with Patrolman Dosch's murder. They were acquitted on April 18, 1919.

Patrolman Dosch was survived by his wife and two children.

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Fallen but never forgotten. Although it was 95 years ago, you gave the ultimate sacrifice at too young of an age. Thank you for your service and dedication. RIP

G. Birkholz
mother of Officer Craig Birkholz, EOW 3/20/11
February 2, 2013

 

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