Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, August 1, 1974
Add to My HeroesFrank William Grunder, Jr.
Detective Sergeant Frank Grunder was shot and killed by a criminal wanted on the west coast.
Sergeant Grunder was off duty driving around with his family when he noticed the suspect sitting on the steps of the St. Dominick Catholic Church at Hartford Road and Echodale Avenue. Knowing how dangerous the suspect was he parked his family a long distance away and went to a pay phone to call for assistance. At the same time, he noticed a marked patrol car and flagged the officer down.
As Sergeant Grunder and the officer approached the suspect he produced a pistol and shot Sergeant Grunder in the chest killing him instantly. The patrol officer returned fire killing the suspect.
Sergeant Grunder had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 12 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Shot and killed
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