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Deputy Paul Grubb was shot and killed while serving a narcotics search warrant as a member of his department's tactical team at 3 am. The officers opened a screendoor and knocked on the main door, identifying themselves. When nobody answered, they entered the house, and Deputy Grubb was the first person to enter the kitchen. The subject shot at Deputy Grubb four times, with one bullet hitting a major artery in his leg. The other three shots hit areas of the kitchen. Another officer returned fire and struck the subject. Deputy Grubb was transported to the Memorial Hospital of Martinsville, where he succumbed to his wounds three hours later. The suspect claimed he had been asleep and thought he was being burglarized. He was convicted of manslaughter. Deputy Grubb had served with the Henry County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son. The bridge on U.S. 220 over William F. Stone Highway in Henry County has been named the Paul Edward Grubb Memorial Bridge.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Grubb gave the Henry County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Martinsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Grubb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Henry County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Paul is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Paul is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Paul is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1989, 3 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1989, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1989, 108 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Paul was 41. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Paul had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Paul was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Paul had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Paul was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Paul had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.2% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Henry County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Henry County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Paul among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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