Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, September 24, 1948
Add to My HeroesHendrick P. Groeneveld
Officer Hendrick Groeneveld accidentally shot himself while on duty at the police department's Operator's License Bureau. He was getting into the cashier's booth when his service weapon discharged.
Officer Groeneveld had served with the Detroit Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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