At his inquest, the jury returned a verdict of "justifiable homicide", possibly due to dislike of the new police force. Grantham was held to have contributed to his own death by "over-exertion in the discharge of his duty".
At his inquest, the jury determined a verdict of "justifiable homicide", possibly due to dissatisfaction with the new police force. Grantham was held responsible for his death by "excessive exertion in fulfilling his role".