Grace Louise Denk Killed by Wilmington Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Sunglow Drive and Tabor Lane
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Denk was a 21-year-old Marine suffering from depression since her return from Afghanistan. After an alcohol-fueled argument with her boyfriend, she got in her car with a handgun and began texting suicidal messages to him. Her boyfriend called 911. Police encountered Denk parked outside. Both officers claim Denk raised her gun, so they shot her four times in self defense. District Attorney said shooting justified. Denk family considering legal action.

Victim's Name: Grace Louise Denk

Agency Responsible: Wilmington Police Department

Gender: Female

Age: 21

Race: White

Date of Death: January 28, 2014

County: New Hanover

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Justified

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Urban

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