Huntsville Alabama police shot and killed during chase of drug suspect
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. December 7 2019
A police officer in Huntsville Al has died in the line of duty.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and law enforcement leaders have released statements on the Huntsville police officer killed in line of duty on Friday. Here’s what they said:
Gov. Kay Ivey
“I am grieved to hear of the Huntsville Police Officer killed in the line of duty and extend my deepest sympathies and prayers to his family for their unimaginable loss. It has been an exceptionally tough year for our law enforcement community, and this will be felt across our state. I will also be praying for the strength for the Huntsville Police as they grieve the loss of their fellow officer, as well as for their continued protection as they keep us safe. May the Lord’s peace that passes all understanding be with the family and everyone who loved this dedicated officer.”
Alabama Law Enforcement Secretary Hal Taylor
“Tonight, we mourn the loss of yet another brother, an officer with the Huntsville Police Department. This has been a deadly year for Alabama’s law enforcement community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, as well as his Huntsville PD family.”
U.S. Attorney Jay Town
“All of Alabama is heartbroken again as another Alabama peace officer is gunned down in the line of duty. The Huntsville Police Department investigator, whose name will be released tomorrow, will always be remembered as a good man and a fine officer. Those of us who knew him admired his dedication and professionalism. We must now direct our prayers to his grieving family and pull together in full support of the Huntsville Police Department and law enforcement everywhere who lost another brother of the badge tonight. I am beyond grief.”
Officials from the Huntsville Police Department announced the officer’s death during a news conference Friday night.
Authorities did not release the name of the slain officer, but said he was a 20-year veteran of the department.
Police say officers captured the suspect.
A spokesman for the department said the shooting happened while officers with a task force were chasing a suspect in a drug-related investigation.
Five Alabama law enforcement officers have been killed this year in the line of duty.
