Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charlie Grau succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck in the head with the butt of a gun while attempting to break up a fight. He returned to the station following the assault and suffered a stroke, which was attributed to the injury. Patrolman Grau had served with the Manhattan Beach Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Grau gave the Manhattan Beach Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Manhattan Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Grau.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Frederick Grau is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Manhattan Beach Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Frederick Grau's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Frederick Grau Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Frederick Grau is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Frederick Grau was killed by blunt object.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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