Grace Louise Denk

Female, White

Date of the incident: 1/28/2014

Place of the incident:

Wilmington, New Hanover, NC
Sunglow Drive and Tabor Lane

Denk was a 21-year-old Marine suffering from depression since her return from Afghanistan. After an alcohol-fueled argument with her boyfriend, she got in her car with a handgun and began texting suicidal messages to him. Her boyfriend called 911. Police encountered Denk parked outside. Both officers claim Denk raised her gun, so they shot her four times in self defense. District Attorney said shooting justified. Denk family considering legal action.

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