Justin Griffin, 25

Jackson, Mississippi
May 05, 2014

Agencies: Hinds County Sheriff's Office Mississippi

Cause of death: Beating


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Overview

 Griffin, a basketball coach, allegedly argued with game referee and off-duty Hinds County deputy Joshua Adams. Griffin fought with Adams and a second unnamed off-duty uniformed deputy, who was working security, outside the facility. Parking lot surveillance footage shows blows exchanged and Adams hitting Griffin on the chin. Griffin died the next day. Adams was indicted on manslaughter.