Trooper Frederick J. Groves Jr.
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 18, 1984
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available

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.