U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Frank Grunder
1974
Frank William Grunder Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 8 years. Frank also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Sergeant Frank Grunder was shot and killed by a criminal wanted on the west coast. Sergeant Grunder was off duty driving around with his family when he noticed the suspect sitting on the steps of the St. Dominic's Catholic Church at Harford Road and Echodale Avenue. Knowing how dangerous the suspect was, he parked his family a long distance away and went to a payphone to call for assistance. At the same time, he noticed a marked patrol car and flagged the officer down. As Sergeant Grunder and the officer approached the suspect, he produced a pistol and shot Sergeant Grunder in the chest, killing him instantly. The patrol officer returned fire killing the suspect. Sergeant Grunder was a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. His father was a retired Lieutenant with the Baltimore City Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1958 – 1966
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Baltimore Police Department
Detective Sergeant
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