Andrew Grimes

Death by Force

On May 12, 1902, Officer Andrew J. Grimes, aged 39, of the Fort Worth Police Department was fatally shot in front of the Texas and Pacific Railroad Station. Officer Grimes, who had served with the department for two years, was attempting to enforce a city ordinance regarding where hacks could stand at the passenger station. During the confrontation, words were exchanged, and the hack driver pulled out a .45 caliber handgun, exchanging shots with Officer Grimes. Officer Grimes was struck once in ...Read More

Officer Andrew J. Grimes, Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

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