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
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