Police were initially called to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers checked the license plates on that vehicle and it came back as stolen.Caleb Grisenti and a woman were inside the car when officers tried to make contact. Grisenti was driving and reportedly attempted to drive away and dragged three officers, who shot and killed him.
Agency: Englewood Police Department
Motive: stolen vehicle
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Caleb Grisenti
Death Date: May 18, 2021
County: Arapahoe
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: car