Police Officer John H. Grogan, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer John H. Grogan

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, July 3, 1925

John H. Grogan

Police Officer John Grogan was shot and killed after responding to a robbery call at 1531 Washington Avenue.

As he arrived on the scene the six robbers were attempting to flee and opened fire on him, striking him in the heart. When a bystander came to his aid he was also shot and killed. The six juvenile suspects fled the scene but were apprehended a short time later.

Officer Grogan had been with the agency for 22 years and was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender All six apprehended

robbery

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
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GOD Bless

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July 4, 2015