Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Donald Grant was fatally injured from a blow to the head while attempting to make an arrest of an intoxicated subject. He died the next day.
The 21-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to five years in prison.
Policeman Grant was survived by his wife, son, daughter, two sisters, and brother.
Survivors
Policeman Grant was survived by his wife, son, daughter, two sisters, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Grant served with the Old Fort Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Old Fort community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Grant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Donald Young Grant is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,775 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Old Fort Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Donald Young Grant's cause is highlighted.
How Donald Young Grant Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Donald Young Grant is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Donald Young Grant was killed by blunt object.
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