Line of Duty Death Police Officer Kaia Grant
March 22 2020
Police Officer Kaia Grant
Springdale Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2020
Bio
Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge 2023
Incident Details
Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender In custody
Police Officer Kaia Grant was killed when she was intentionally struck by a vehicle during a pursuit at 8:30 pm.
The pursuit began in a neighboring jurisdiction when officers attempted to stop an armed, suicidal subject. The pursuit proceeded onto I-275 where Officer Grant and a police sergeant were preparing to deploy stop sticks near State Route 4. The driver intentionally swerved toward them, striking them both.
Officer Grant was flown to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The sergeant suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The subject was taken into custody.
Officer Grant had served with the Springdale Police Department for eight years. She is survived by her parents.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Thomas Wells
Springdale Police Department
12105 Lawnview Avenue
Springdale, OH 45246
Phone: (513) 346-5760
