Police Officer William M. Gratton
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, December 15, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, December 10, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Gratton succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Selden Street and 4th Avenue. He was ejected from the vehicle and thrown 15 feet. He was transported to Harper Hospital where he remained in a coma for five days before succumbing to his injuries.

Officer Gratton had only served with the agency for 5 months.