Officer Andrew J. Grimes
Fort Worth Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, May 12, 1902

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 13

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 12, 1902
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years

Officer Andrew Grimes was shot and killed by a hack driver in front of the Texas and Pacific Railroad Station.

Officer Grimes was attempting to get the hack driver to comply with a city ordinance on where hacks could stand at the passenger station. Words were exchanged and the man pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and exchanged shots with Officer Grimes, who was struck once in the abdomen.

The suspect was not wounded and was apprehended by other officers. He was subsequently sentenced to two years in jail.

Officer Grimes was survived by his son.