New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 24, 1930
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 24, 1930
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Patrolman Ernest Grillot was shot and killed when he surprised three bandits in their attempt to rob the Rocheblave branch of the Canal Bank & Trust Company.
All three suspects, ages 19, 21, and 26, were arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Grillot was survived by his wife.