Ely P. Grimes, 47, of Stafford, North Carolina, was fatally shot on January 17, 2021, at an event at the Tuckahoe Motorcycle Club in Stafford County, Virginia. Deputies who arrived provided first aid to Grimes and attempted to apprehend Batts; Batts allegedly refused to drop his handgun and pointed it at deputies, who then shot Batts in self-defense.

Grimes was transported to a hospital but died of his injuries. Batts was charged with second-degree murder; he pled guilty and received a sentence. Deputies who fired were placed on administrative leave while the incident was investigated.

Are there witnesses who attended the Tuckahoe Motorcycle Club event who can clarify what sparked the altercation?