Jeffrey W. Appelt

How they died

Deadly force

Days Inn motel staff called the police, saying a man was armed with a knife acting in an aggressive manner. Police arrived at the motel before 3:30 a.m. Jeffrey Appelt reportedly had a knife when an officer made contact with him. The officer fired a Taser at Appelt, who went back toward the motel entrance. A second officer tried to take Appelt into custody as he reentered the motel, but he was able to get away. A third officer pulled into the parking lot, and Appelt reportedly continued to approach while holding the knife. Corvallis Police Officer Daniel Granillo shot and killed him.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Jeffrey W. Appelt, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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