Athol Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 13, 1937
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 13, 1937
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
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 Athol Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.