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Slain Huntsville police officer was son of officer who suffered 1978 line of duty death

Huntsville police officer

Billy Fred Clardy III (Huntsville Police Department)

December 7, 2019
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Huntsville police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday night has been identified as Billy Fred Clardy III. He was a 48-year-old husband and father of five children. Moreover, his family already knows about sacrifice as his father suffered a 1978 line of duty death.

Huntsville police Chief Mark McMurray was surrounded by dozens of law enforcement officers, local leaders and Clardy’s family as he publicly announced the officer’s name at the Fallen Officer Memorial outside the police department’s headquarters on Saturday afternoon, AL.com reported.

Clardy had been with the Huntsville Police Department since 2005. He joined the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force, known as the STAC team, in 2018. Before joining Huntsville police, he worked for the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and the Fayetteville Police Department in Tennessee. Furthermore, he was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army.

“Billy Clardy was more than a Huntsville hero,” McMurray said. “He was an American hero.”


McMurray chronicled Clardy’s many accomplishments. He received dozens of awards during his time at HPD, including 19 certificates of commendation, two outstanding unit citations and eight letters of appreciation. The second generation law officer had been a patrolman, community resource officer and training officer, among other assignments during his 14 years at HPD.

For his military service, Clardy received the National Defense Medal, Army Service Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon, McMurray said.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said Clardy was a dedicated community advocate who cared deeply for the local homeless population. He called Clardy a “good friend” and “special gift” to the city.

“Our whole community is feeling the hurt of losing one of our own,” Battle said. “Billy Clardy is someone who will be missed … someone who set a standard for us as a community.”

Clardy was the son of Billy Clardy Jr., a Huntsville police officer who was killed in an on-duty crash 41 years ago. The fatal collision occurred May 3, 1978 on U.S. 72 at the intersection of Old Gurley Road when his patrol vehicle left the road and hit a rock wall.

Police have identified the suspect in Clardy III’s shooting death as 41-year-old Tennessee man LaJeromeny Brown. He is held in the Madison County jail on a capital murder charge, police said.

LaJeromeny Brown

LaJeromeny Brown is charged with capital murder in the Dec. 6, 2019 shooting death of Huntsville police Officer Billy Fred Clardy III.

The shooting happened after 4 p.m. near the corner of Oakwood Avenue and Levert Street Northeast during a drug task force operation. When the suspect arrived at the location, he drew a gun and shot Clardy. Officers returned fire at the suspect, who was uninjured, police said.

Clardy was wearing a bullet proof vest, the chief said. Nevertheless, the round went through the top of the vest and into the officer’s heart. After more than an hour of medical treatment at Huntsville Hospital, Clardy passed away. The chief praised the medical staff who tried to save his life.

“Billy Clardy woke up (Friday) morning and he put his gun and badge on to go do something he loved to do,” said Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner. “He loved his job. Billy Clardy would do it all over right now. I know he would.”

Jay Town, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, praised the work of law enforcement and called on the public to support them.

“To Billy’s family, this community’s prayers, thoughts (and) hearts are with you,” Battle said. “We’re with you forever. As long as you need us, we will be there.”


  • SOMBER UNDERSTANDING OF A POLICE FUNERAL

Clardy’s funeral services will be Tuesday at Whitesburg Baptist Church, 6806 Whitesburg Drive in Huntsville. A public viewing will be held from noon-2 p.m.

Clardy became the sixth Alabama law enforcement officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty this year.

 


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