2nd Division Officer Peter Grignon was shot and killed this morning after responding to a hit & run call to the 2600 block of Accasia Drive.
The incident occured at approximate 6:30 am when Officer Grignon approached 2 suspects after finding the suspect vehicle approximately 2 blocks from scene of the call.
A witness at the scene stated she heard the officer shout "Dont Shoot" and then heard 3 shots. After shooting the officer the suspect then shot and killed himself.
Officer Grignon was rushed to University Hospital with 2 gunshot wounds to the face and neck area. Surgeons worked hard to save the officer, but he succumbed to his wounds at approximately 9:30 am.
Officer Grignon was 28 years old and recently married. He had been with the Louisville Metro Police Department for only 2 years.
Please keep Officer Grignon and his family in your prayers.
Sleep well brother, you will be sorely missed.
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