Probationary Police Officer Neil McGroary

Probationary Police Officer Neil McGroary | New York City Police Department, New York Probationary Police Officer Neil McGroary | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Probationary Police Officer Neil McGroary | New York City Police Department, New York
Probationary Police Officer Neil McGroary | New York City Police Department, New York
Probationary Police Officer Neil McGroary

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, September 22, 1991

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Neil McGroary

Police Officer Neil McGroary died after suffering a heart attack while in the Police Academy.

Officer McGroary collapsed after finishing a mile and a half run along the FDR Drive that is required to be completed before graduating the Police Academy. He was taken to a local hospital, where he passed away.

Officer McGroary had served with the New York City Police Department for six months.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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I remember Neil as a great kid in my grammar school, growing up two blocks away. He was the little brother of my friend Kevin. You are never forgotten.

Kevin Lumley
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July 18, 2024

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