Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, sister, and grandfather.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Reedy gave the Smyth County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Reedy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Smyth County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hunter Reedy's cause is highlighted.
How Hunter Reedy Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hunter Reedy is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hunter Reedy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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