Bernardino Barney Grottano

Death by Force

Detective Sergeant Bernardino "Barney" Grottano, a dedicated member of the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on May 26, 1924, following a valiant attempt to apprehend an armed robbery suspect. The incident that led to his death occurred on the night of May 19, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. At approximately 10:30 PM, a patrolman on his beat noticed the absence of a store clerk behind the counter of the United Cigar Store on Fulton Street. As the patrolman investigated, a ma ...Read More