Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy

Hunter 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 three years and previously served with the Chilhowie Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, sister, and grandfather.