Griffin, a basketball coach, allegedly argued with game referee and off-duty Hinds County deputy Joshua Adams. Griffin fought with Adams and a second unnamed off-duty uniformed deputy, who was working security, outside the facility. Parking lot surveillance footage shows blows exchanged and Adams hitting Griffin on the chin. Griffin died the next day. Adams was indicted on manslaughter 07/14.
Victim's Name: Justin Griffin
Agency Responsible: Hinds County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 5, 2014
County: Hinds
Cause of Death: Beaten
Official Disposition: Charged, Convicted of felony murder, Sentenced to life in prison
Criminal Charges: Charged, Convicted, Sentenced to life in prison
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban