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Denzel Grimes

Case from Albany, NY dated Apr 12, 2020

Victim Details

Denzel Grimes

Male

Black / African American

Albany

NY

2020-04-12

29

Denzel

Grimes

07/10/2026

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Denzel Grimes, a 29-year-old Black man from Albany, New York, died on April 12, 2020, in a tragic incident at a hotel in Colonie. Grimes had been residing at the Days Inn on Central Avenue since the middle of March. On that Sunday afternoon, he was in his room when he accidentally discharged a 9 mm handgun, inflicting a fatal wound to his groin.

First responders were called to the scene and attempted to render aid, but Grimes ultimately succumbed to his injuries due to significant blood l ...
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  • NEWS10 ABC: Fatal Easter shooting in Colonie was accidental and self-inflicted, police say
  • WRGB: Man dies after accidentally shooting himself in Colonie motel room
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