Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kenneth Grimm
Gender : Male
Age : 77
Race : White
Date : 08/27/2024
Location : Las Brisas subdivision, 100 block of Nogal
City : Nogal
County : Douglas
State : Texas
Agency : Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances
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Summary:
On 08/27/2024, 77-year-old Kenneth Grimm, a retired Navy veteran with Alzheimer's disease, was fatally shot by a Guadalupe County sheriff's deputy in Seguin, Texas. Family members had called for emergency medical services due to Grimm experiencing a dementia-related episode and self-inflicting a cut.
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Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Grimm in the backyard, where he allegedly held a knife and advanced toward the officer. Police opened fire, killing Grimm. The entire incident transpired within approximately 86 seconds of the deputy's arrival.
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The family has since called for increased transparency and improved training for law enforcement in handling situations involving individuals with Alzheimer's, advocating for the use of non-lethal measures such as tasers. The deputy involved, who had nearly four months of service, was placed on administrative leave following the incident and was later cleared by a grand jury.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: Fatalities: 1 (Kenneth Grimm)
