CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Det. Jason Grier died from health complications, Chief Johnny Jennings said. He was 38.
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“It pains me to share this information on Father’s Day of all days,” Jennings stated in a tweet. “We lost a member of our family last night – Det. Jason Grier – after battling health complications. He was only 38 years old.”
Grier began his career with CMPD in October of 2002 and was recently assigned to the Anti-Crime Unit.
“Please join me in sharing our thoughts and prayers with his family during this difficult time. We will share funeral arrangements soon,” Jennings said.