Investigator Leslie S. Grosso, New York State Police, New York

Investigator Leslie S. Grosso

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, May 21, 1974

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Leslie S. Grosso

Investigator Grosso was shot and killed by another officer during a drug buy in Brooklyn.

He gave eight other officers a prearranged signal after completing the drug buy with two men in his car. As the officers ran to his car, he was shot in the head when an officer's gun accidentally discharged. He died of his wound the next day.

Investigator Grosso had served with the New York State Police for 12 years and was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Joint Task Force. He was survived by his parents and two brothers.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Monday, May 20, 1974

narcotics, undercover

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Investigator Grosso,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 21, 2024