Police Officer John H. Grogan
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, July 3, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 3, 1925
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: All six apprehended

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.