Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 6 years
Badge # 15351
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 12/1/1932
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Grattan died of injuries he sustained the previous day when he was pursuing a vehicle.
Patrolman Grattan was on motorcycle patrol when he attempted to stop a vehicle. A pursuit ensued and patrolman Grattan collided with another car at the corner of 63rd Street and West End Avenue, Manhattan. He was seriously injured and taken to Roosevelt hospital where he died eight days later from his injuries.
Patrolman Grattan had served with the New York City Police Department for six years and was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 1. He was survived by his wife and child.



