Special Agent William Smith Grubb, United States Department of Justice

Special Agent William Smith Grubb

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, March 31, 1933

William Smith Grubb

Special Agent William Grubb was killed when he was crushed between a vehicle and a telephone pole while attempting to arrest a liquor smuggler in San Francisco, California. He had jumped onto the running board of the smuggler's car at the Hyde Street ferry slip as it sped away.

The suspect, who had been a federal fugitive for several years, was charged with Agent Grubb's murder but acquitted at trial.

Agent Grubb was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 33
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Location California
Weapon Automobile
Offender Acquitted

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 1, 2012