Officer Jasmine Diab is in stable condition after being shot by Jamey A. Griffin on Friday afternoon.
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Officer Jasmine Diab was transporting 38-year-old Jamey A. Griffin to St. Joseph Friday afternoon after a 96-hour hold had been placed on him for a mental health evaluation. The two were in Winston when a struggle ensued within Officer Diab’s patrol vehicle and Griffin was able to gain control of her firearm, discharging it into Officer Diab’s abdomen and causing serious physical injury. Griffin, who sustained a gunshot wound to the hand during the incident, attempted to flee the scene in the officer’s vehicle, but was detained by bystanders until law enforcement officers arrived on the scene. Witnesses at the scene have indicated that one of the bystanders held Griffin at gunpoint while waiting for assistance.
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Pastor Doug Franklin led a group of approximately 100 persons in prayer on Sunday afternoon for Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab, who sustained serious injury when she was shot on Friday by Jamey A. Griffin of Trenton. Officer Diab underwent two surgeries over the weekend and is in stable condition at a Kansas City hospital.
Officer Diab was taken by LifeFlight medical helicopter to a Kansas City hospital, where she underwent two surgeries, one on Friday night and one on Sunday afternoon. Family members have indicated that she remains in serious condition, but is making progress.
Officer Diab, who was hired by the TPD in June 2017, is a student at North Central Missouri College and was named to the president’s list for the spring semester. She is the mother of a four-year-old daughter, Amira.
Griffin, who was hospitalized following the shooting, has been charged with first degree assault-serious physical injury or special victim, a class A felony; armed criminal action, also a class A felony; and unlawful use of a weapon – shooting at or from a motor vehicle, at a person, motor vehicle or building, resulting in death or injury, an unclassified felony. He is being held without bond and online court records did not indicate as of press time when Griffin would be arraigned. The incident occurred in Daviess County, thus the charges were filed by Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney Andrea Gibson, with Daviess County Associate Judge Daren L. Adkins being assigned to the case.
The community has come together to support Officer Diab. Prayers were said at the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra concert on Saturday night, as well as at baseball and soccer games held over the weekend. Approximately 100 persons attended an event Sunday afternoon on the lawn of the Grundy County Courthouse to pray for her.
“This is what community is and this is what community does,” said Pastor Doug Franklin, who led the group in prayer.
A Facebook page, “Helping Jasmine Diab” has been set up, with more than 1,600 members joining. Many people have offered to help raise funds for the officer, including Dino’s Diner, which will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Walleye, french fries and a drink can be purchased for $10, with proceeds to be donated to Officer Diab. Dunkin Fireworks will also be donating proceeds from the sale of the firework “Blue” this year. NCMC is also planning to provide assistance to Officer Diab, with those plans not yet finalized.