Prev
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.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtmtgfr5nvya6bh50s8qj- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Grant. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
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
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Madison Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Grant is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Grant is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Grant is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1918, 1 officer in WI was killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1918, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1918, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Grant was 30. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Grant had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Grant was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Grant had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Grant was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Grant had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 4.4% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Madison Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Madison Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Grant among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Madison Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
