Springdale Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2020
Add to My HeroesKaia LaFay Grant
Police Officer Kaia Grant was killed when she was intentionally struck by a vehicle during a pursuit at 8:30 pm.
The pursuit began in a neighboring jurisdiction when officers attempted to stop an armed, suicidal subject. The pursuit proceeded onto I-275 where Officer Grant and a police sergeant were preparing to deploy stop sticks near State Route 4. The driver intentionally swerved toward them, striking them both.
Officer Grant was flown to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The sergeant suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The subject was taken into custody.
Officer Grant had served with the Springdale Police Department for eight years. She is survived by her parents.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 2023
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender In custody
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View all 195 ReflectionsOn behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Kaia Grant, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. Her bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Also our prayers and thoughts to the Sergeant that was injured for a safe and speedy recovery.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
April 3, 2020
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