Bio & Incident Details
Age: 35
Tour: 13 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/6/1976
Weapon: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Deputy Walter Irey and Deputy William Williams were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call. As they walked to the front porch the suspect opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle, striking both officers before they had time to draw their weapons. The suspect then fired on the patrol car, wounding an off duty jailer who was riding along with the officers. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and sentenced to life.
Deputy Irey had recently moved to the area and had been with the agency for only six months, but had served in law enforcement for 13 years prior and had previously served with the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and two daughters.
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