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Police Officer John H. Grogan | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer

John H. Grogan

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Friday, July 3, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 22 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/3/1925

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: All six apprehended

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Officer Grogan was shot and killed after responding to a robbery call on Washington Avenue. As he arrived on the scene the six robbers were attempting flee and opened fire on him, striking him in the heart. When a bystander came to his aid he was also shot and killed. The six juvenile suspects fled the scene but were apprehended a short time later.
Officer Grogan had been with the agency for 22 years and was survived by his wife and four children.

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The grandfather I never met or got to know. Rest in peace.

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May 10, 2010

 

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