Theoddeus Gray, 29

St Clair Shores, Georgia
October 18, 2018

Agencies: City of St. Clair Shores Police Department Michigan | Macomb County Sheriff's Office Michigan

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: over 3 years ago

Overview

Investigators said Theoddeus Gray, 29, of Detroit, was shot and killed by officers after he fatally shot a K-9 officer outside a banquet hall in St. Clair Shores.

Police said Gray ignored their commands and tried to run, so Axe did what he was trained to do and gave chase.

Officials said Gray opened fire, killing Axe, so police shot back, killing Gray.

"We saw the police cars speeding down the street, and it must have been when they were taking Axe to the hospital," resident Darlene Kalczynski said.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office said Gray has a previous drug conviction but was no longer on parole.

Gray's family said he was celebrating the upcoming birth of his first child Sunday. They said they're devastated by his death.

Legal Action

In February 2019, Gray's family filed a $10-million lawsuit against the city and several officers. The lawsuit alleges that  Gray was unarmed and had already surrendered to police when he was killed.

On Friday, July 24, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said that it did not find evidence to seek criminal charges against the police officers involved in this 2018 fatal shooting.

Community and Family Efforts

November 2018 Vigil