Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Frank McGrath died of injuries he received when he was attacked while making an arrest at the Hotel Belvedere at 316 West 48th Street. Detective McGrath was assaulted inside a hotel by a cowboy who was in town for a rodeo championship. As the Detective attempted to arrest the cowboy, he was assaulted, and his service weapon was stolen. Detective McGrath was transported to Roosevelt Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was later apprehended and charged with murder but was set free after a grand jury failed to indict him. Detective McGrath had served with the New York City Police Department for seven years and was assigned to the 5th Precinct Detective Squad.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective McGrath gave the New York City Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective McGrath.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Frank McGrath 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank McGrath's cause is highlighted.
How Frank McGrath Compares
Offender Outcome
Cleared of all charges
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank McGrath is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank McGrath was killed by person.
Incident Location
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