Deputy Sheriff Robert Armand Griffin

Robert Armand Griffin

Deputy Sheriff Robert Griffin was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call involving a juvenile threatening suicide at approximately 9:30 am.

His patrol car left the roadway on Brinson Airbase Road and struck a large tree on the vehicle's driver's side.

A passing motorist called 911 to report the crash. Deputy Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputy Griffin was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and mother.