Police killings
2013-2020

Justin Griffin

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 5/5/2014

Jackson, Hinds, MS
2240 Westbrook Road

Griffin, a basketball coach, allegedly argued with game referee and off-duty Hinds County deputy Joshua Adams. Griffin fought with Adams and a second unnamed off-duty uniformed deputy, who was working security, outside the facility. Parking lot surveillance footage shows blows exchanged and Adams hitting Griffin on the chin. Griffin died the next day. Adams was indicted on manslaughter 07/14.