New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, September 22, 1991
Add to My HeroesNeil McGroary
Police Officer Neil McGroary died after suffering a heart attack while in the Police Academy.
Officer McGroary collapsed after finishing a mile and a half run along the FDR Drive that is required to be completed before graduating the Police Academy. He was taken to a local hospital, where he passed away.
Officer McGroary had served with the New York City Police Department for six months.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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