New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, December 31, 1929
Add to My HeroesGeorge Grossberger
Patrolman George Grossberger suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted by a prisoner in the 108th Precinct station house.
Patrolman Grossberg was in the precinct holding cell area attending to a prisoner who had been arrested for failing to pay his taxicab fair. The prisoner attacked Patrolman Grossberger. Patrolman Grossberger called for assistance, and another Patrolman helped restrain the prisoner.
Patrolman Grossberg was taken to St. John Hospital, where he died from a heart attack.
Patrolman Grossberger had served with the New York City Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 2175
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsWorked in this station house for 20 years and just retired in August. Would love to know more about this terrible incident.
PO McCaffrey
Retired NYPD
December 31, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Caleb Abney
Hahira Police Department, GA
EOW: February 19, 2026
Trooper Michael Diego
Florida Highway Patrol, FL
EOW: February 18, 2026
Police Officer Brian Elliott
Beech Grove Police Department, IN
EOW: February 16, 2026
Trooper Hunter R. Bennett
Arizona Department of Public Safety, AZ
EOW: February 4, 2026
Sergeant Robert G. Porfert
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: March 21, 2025
Police Officer Timothy J. Keane
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: June 8, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Joe Crumpton
Spalding County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: December 9, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Richard A. Haggard
Lee County Sheriff's Department, MS
EOW: February 2, 2026
Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang
Gwinnett County Police Department, GA
EOW: February 1, 2026

