Reginald Lamont Grant II, a 30-year-old African American male, died on September 7, 2022, in Columbus, Georgia, following a confrontation with police. The incident began to unfold when the Columbus Police Department received a 911 call around 2:07 p.m. concerning a domestic disturbance in the 4200 block of Earline Avenue. A second 911 caller reported observing a man, later identified as Grant, firing a handgun into the air while driving in the same vicinity.
Upon their arrival, officers
encountered Grant, who then fled on foot, leading to a chase. During the pursuit, Grant fired a weapon and struck an officer in the center of his ballistic vest. The officer was not seriously injured. In response to being shot, the officer returned fire, striking Grant multiple times. Emergency medical aid was administered to Grant at the scene, but he succumbed to his injuries. The officer involved in the shooting was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was subsequently released.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, a standard procedure for such incidents in Georgia. At the time of the event, the officer was placed on administrative leave with pay. The GBI's findings will be turned over to the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for review. As of the latest available reports, the investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed against the officer.
