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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 University Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The sergeant suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The subject was taken into custody. He pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
Officer Grant had served with the Springdale Police Department for almost eight years.
Survivors
She is survived by her son, parents, grandparents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Grant gave the Springdale Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Grant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kaia is the only officer of Springdale Police Department remembered here.
Kaia is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Kaia is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kaia is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2020, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kaia was 33. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kaia had served 7.6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Kaia was 33. 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. Kaia had served 7.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kaia was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kaia had served 7.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 17%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Springdale Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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