Christiansburg Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Sunday, September 18, 1994
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 41
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 18, 1994
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
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.