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Captain Earl H. Grimes | Athol Police Department, Massachusetts Athol Police Department, Massachusetts

Captain

Earl H. Grimes

Athol Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 13, 1937

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: 14 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/13/1937

Weapon: Shotgun; 12 gauge

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Captain Grimes was shot and killed after he and another officer were dispatched to investigate a suspicious man begging money from children at a deserted shack near a set of railroad tracks. The suspect opened fire on them with a 12-gauge shotgun as they approached. The other officer returned fire killing the suspect, an ex-convict.

Captain Grimes had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 13, 2012

 

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