Driver Gregory Griffin was shot and killed by a Newark police officer following a car chase. A passenger was seriously injured.
Victim's Name: Gregory Griffin
Agency Responsible: Newark Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 28, 2019
County: Essex
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Charged with a crime
Criminal Charges: Charged with manslaughter
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4422
Geography: Urban