Smyth County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, August 9, 2024
Add to My HeroesHunter Reedy
Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy was shot and killed while assisting officers from the Marion Police Department with a traffic stop at about 5:00 pm.
A Marion police officer had initiated the stop for a moving violation in the town; however, the vehicle drove approximately 1-1/2 miles into Smyth County before stopping near the intersection of Route 16 and Hatchery Road. Several Smyth County deputies responded to assist with the stop.
The driver became extremely agitated after being issued a traffic summons by the officer. The man then shot one of the deputies who approached him. During the ensuing exchange of gunfire, the subject and a second deputy were shot. The subject died a week later.
Deputy Reedy had served with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, sister, and grandfather.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 119 ReflectionsDeputy Reedy,
I'm saddened to hear of your tragic death, especially so early in your career in law enforcement. Thank you s much for your service to the people of Smyth County. Rest in peace. I will pray for your wife, three children, parents, sister, and grandfather.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
August 26, 2024
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