U.S. Army · United States 
Troy Key
1972
Troy Key served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Troy served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Troy Key, Deputy Sheriff Glendal Archer, and Sheriff Douglas Batey were shot and killed in McDougal as they attempted to serve a warrant for assault with intent to kill. As they exited their vehicles in the suspect's driveway, the man opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun. Sheriff Batey and Deputy Archer were killed instantly. Deputy Key succumbed to his wounds 10 days later. A fourth responding officer found the suspect sitting on the tailgate of his truck and arrested him without incident. He was convicted of three counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison March 12th, 1984. Deputy Key had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1944 – 1946
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Clay County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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