Federal Suit Says Ohio Officer Recklessly Escalated
The estate of Ta'Kiya Young filed a federal civil lawsuit against Blendon Township and its police chief this week alleging that officers 'recklessly escalated' their response when Officer Connor M. Grubb shot and killed Young — who was at least 25 weeks pregnant — in an Aug. 24, 2023 grocery‑parking‑lot encounter in the Columbus suburbs. The complaint cites prior misconduct complaints against Grubb dating to June 2023, seeks damages and an injunction to stop policies the suit says deprived Young and her unborn child of constitutional rights, and comes as Grubb — who has pleaded not guilty — faces pending criminal charges and a hearing next week.
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Lawsuit: Ohio cop who shot pregnant mom "recklessly escalated" response
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- Ta'Kiya Young, 21, and her unborn daughter (about 25 weeks) were killed after Officer Connor M. Grubb shot through a windshield on Aug. 24, 2023, in Blendon Township, Ohio.
- This week Young’s estate filed a federal lawsuit naming Blendon Township and Police Chief John C. Belford, alleging insufficient training/supervision and reckless escalation by officers.
- Officer Connor M. Grubb was criminally charged last year with murder, involuntary manslaughter and assault; he has pleaded not guilty and has a criminal hearing scheduled next week.