Officer Terry Lynn Griffith, Christiansburg Police Department, Virginia

Officer Terry Lynn Griffith

Christiansburg Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, September 18, 1994

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Terry Lynn Griffith

Officer Griffith was shot and killed as he tried to arrest a man suspected of shoplifting. The suspect began to struggle with Officer Griffith, gained control of his service weapon, and shot him in the head. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers.

Officer Griffith had been with the agency for 17 years and is survived by his wife, son, two daughters and two step-sons.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 17 years
Badge 41

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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