Detective Fred R. Grant

Detective Fred R. Grant | Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
Detective Fred R. Grant

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, January 29, 1932

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Fred R. Grant

Detective Grant succumbed to a gunshot wound received several months earlier when he was shot by a suspect wanted for kidnapping, robbery, and murder. The suspect opened fire on officers while hiding under a deck, striking Detective Grant in the neck. The suspect was shot killed several days later by a railroad police officer assisting local officers in the search. Detective Grant suffered to a hemorrhage two weeks after being released from the hospital.
Detective Grant had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, August 22, 1931
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Det. Grant,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shreveport.

R.I.P.
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