Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Grant Dosch was shot and killed by several suspects who he surprised breaking into a general store at 754 West Washington Avenue. His body was found laying in the snow near the store. Three suspects were arrested and charged with Patrolman Dosch's murder. They were acquitted on April 18, 1919.
Survivors
Patrolman Dosch was survived by his wife and two children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dosch gave the Madison Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Madison community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dosch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Grant Dosch is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Madison Police Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Grant Dosch's cause is highlighted.
How Grant Dosch Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Grant Dosch is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Grant Dosch was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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