Dennis Grigsby, 35
Texarkana, Texas
December 15, 2014
Agencies: Texarkana Texas Police Department
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
A caller said an unknown man was inside her garage and was trying to break a window to get inside her home. The officer arrived at the home and found Dennis Grigsby, a mentally-ill man, inside the woman’s garage. Police allege that Grigsby made an “aggressive” move toward the officer while carrying a spoon, prompting the officer to shoot Grigsby.
Legal Action
February 2016 Family Sues
Additional Resources:
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