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Community responds to killing of local officer

According to Officer Down Memorial Page, Officer Clardy is the 7th officer to die this year in Alabama. We spoke to a few locals, they say they’re saddene...

The Huntsville community is shaken after the shooting death of Huntsville Police Officer, Billy Clardy III.

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According to Officer Down Memorial Page, Officer Clardy is the 7th officer to die this year in Alabama. We spoke to a few locals, they say they’re saddened and in disbelief.

Officer Clardy was killed in the line of duty while conducting a drug investigation near Lavert Street. He was shot in the heart just above his bulletproof vest. 

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Officer Clardy was a well decorated officer and a 14-year Huntsville PD veteran– receiving 19 commendations, and 8 letters of appreciation just during his time in Huntsville. 

The suspect is in police custody

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