Beverly Hills Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, April 14, 1933
Add to My HeroesWalter R. Grider
Sergeant Walter Grider was accidentally shot and killed by a citizen who was assisting him in searching yards for a burglary suspect.
Sergeant Grider had also served with the United States Military during World War I. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Sergeant Grider. I was born 26 years later on this date.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 1, 2020
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