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William Blea Grijalva
- Dec. 15, 1993 -
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Resided: |
CA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Dec. 15, 1993 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 40 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Oakland Police Dept. - CA
455 7th St Oakland, CA
94607 USA (510)238-3455 |
County: | Alameda |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 395 |
On The Job: |
20 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
CA
USA
Wed. Dec. 15, 1993
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Summary: |
Officer William Grijalva was shot and killed after responding to a call for assistance by animal control officers trying to take a vicious pit bull into custody. The owner was resisting their efforts.
When Officer Grijalva arrived on the scene, he and several other officers tried to take the dog owner into custody but he broke away from them, ran into his house, and fired a shotgun at them. Officer Grijalva was wounded in the chest and leg, despite wearing body armor, and died in surgery that afternoon. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers at the scene.
Officer Grijalva had served with the agency for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, brother and sister.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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