Connor Grubb is a former police officer from Blendon Township, Ohio, who was involved in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young on August 24, 2023. The incident occurred outside a Kroger store after Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black woman, was accused of shoplifting. Grubb was standing in front of Young's vehicle when she accelerated, leading to the shooting that resulted in the deaths of both Young and her unborn child.
The case gained significant national attention, highlighting issues of police use of force and racial justice. It became a notable point of discussion concerning the protocols for police interactions and the circumstances under which lethal force is deemed justified.
Grubb recently returned to the news following the conclusion of his criminal trial. In late November 2025, he was acquitted on all charges related to the shooting. Major news outlets reported on the verdict, with his legal team stating that he was forced to react to the situation, while prosecution sources expressed their reaction to the acquittal. The outcome has continued to fuel public debate over police accountability and legal standards for officers' actions in such critical incidents.
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- 'He had to react' | Connor Grubb's legal team reacts to verdict, police prosecutions - 10TV 2025-11-22 00:56 · 10TV
- Officer acquitted in death of Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting - Los Angeles Times 2025-11-22 00:48 · Los Angeles Times
- Ohio police officer acquitted in death of Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting - CNN 2025-11-22 00:43 · CNN
- Ohio officer not guilty in fatal shooting of pregnant woman - AOL.com 2025-11-22 00:37 · AOL.com
- Prosecution reacts to Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb acquittal on all charges - 10TV 2025-11-22 00:37 · 10TV
- "It's an American tragedy" | Ta’Kiya Young’s legal team reacts to Connor Grubb verdict - 10TV 2025-11-22 00:32 · 10TV
- Emotional reaction after jury returns verdict finding Connor Grubb not guilty on all counts - 10TV 2025-11-22 00:28 · 10TV
- Connor Grubb: Not guilty on all counts in officer's murder trial - WSYX 2025-11-22 00:26 · WSYX
- Officer acquitted in death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting - WHIO TV 2025-11-22 00:08 · WHIO TV
- Blendon Township officer found not guility in fatal shooting of pregnant woman - The Columbus Dispatch 2025-11-22 00:02 · The Columbus Dispatch