Griffin's mother called police saying her son had sent messages to her threatening violence. Griffin had schizophrenia. When police made contact with Griffin, Officer Louis Pena shot him with a stun gun. Officers requested more assistance, including a SWAT team. Police allege Griffin later shot his gun. Police got Griffin into custody, and claim that Griffin fired another shot. SWAT officer Matthew Grindstaff shot and killed Griffin.
Killer: Matthew Grindstaff
Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Jacob Griffin
Death Date: May 1, 2021
County: Davidson
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 6816