Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/24/1987
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to death
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Officer Fred Griffis was shot and killed during an escape attempt during a prisoner transport in West Palm Beach. He and an armed escort officer were jumped by two armed suspects. The men disarmed the armed officer and demanded that Officer Griffis hand over the keys to unlock the van and free the prisoner. Officer Griffis did not comply and instead tossed the keys away. When he tossed the keys the suspect shot and killed him.
The man who shot Officer Griffis was apprehended and sentenced to death.
Officer Griffis was assigned to the Glades Correctional Institution. He was survived by his mother and sister.
