Police Officer Hendrick P. Groeneveld

Police Officer Hendrick P. Groeneveld | Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Police Officer Hendrick P. Groeneveld

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, September 24, 1948

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Hendrick P. Groeneveld

Officer Hendrick Groeneveld accidentally shot himself while on duty at the police department's Operator's License Bureau. He was getting into the cashier's booth when his service weapon discharged.

Officer Groeneveld had served with the Detroit Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour 21 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge, police facility

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Officer Groeneveld,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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September 24, 2023

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