Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, February 15, 1938
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Grasser
Patrolman John Grasser succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained on July 8th, 1933.
He was attempting to shoot a rabid dog when he accidentally shot himself in the foot. He never fully recovered from the wound and experienced complications and blood poisoning. He died in Holy Cross Hospital on February 15th, 1938.
Patrolman Grasser was survived by his wife wife, daughter, two sons, mother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Saturday, July 8, 1933
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsPatrolman Grasser,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.
R.I.P.
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