No Criminal Charges Filed in Fort Wayne Woman’s Death After Altercation
In Fort Wayne, Indiana, prosecutors announced no criminal charges will be filed in connection with the death of 75-year-old Anita Grayson. Grayson died from an acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure following a physical altercation with a Tim Hortons employee.…
Portland, OR, August 8, 2026 —
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Prosecutors in Fort Wayne have announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the death of Anita Grayson, a 75-year-old woman. Grayson’s death followed a physical altercation with an employee at a Tim Hortons restaurant.
According to the investigation, Grayson died from an acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure. This medical event occurred after the physical altercation with the Tim Hortons employee.
The findings of the investigation concluded that the Tim Hortons employee acted in self-defense and in defense of a third person during the incident. Furthermore, the investigation determined that Ms. Grayson was the individual who escalated the physical confrontation.
The Allen County Prosecutor’s Office has not released further details regarding the specifics of the altercation or the identities of the individuals involved beyond what was stated in the announcement.
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