Trooper Frederick J. Groves, Jr., Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

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Trooper

Frederick J. Groves, Jr.

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 1984

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 14 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/15/1984

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Trooper Groves was shot and killed after making a traffic stop in Palm Beach County. The vehicle he stopped was full of marijuana. The suspects were subsequently apprehended.

Trooper Groves had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 14 years.

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Fred was such a great gut and good backup whenever needed. After all these years I still think about him.

Rick DeGroff, Retired
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
March 5, 2012

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Frederick J. Groves, Jr.

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