James Eric Griffin
Name: James Eric Griffin
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 01/23/2013
Location: 100 S. Marcus St.
Alto, Texas, 75925
County: Cherokee
Agency: Alto Police Department
Cause of Death:
Intended Use of Force:
Media summary: James Griffin allegedly tried to steal a pack of cigarettes from an Alto Pic-N-Go. In convenience store video, Griffin pulled a machete out of his pants after the store owner confronted him. In a dash cam video, Griffin pulled out the machete as he walked toward officer Smith. Officer Smith shot and killed him.
Unique ID: 12286
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