Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 5, 1910
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 5, 1910
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1913
Officer Berrey, a mounted officer, was killed as he answered a domestic dispute call. As Officer Berrey and his partner approached the scene, they were fired upon by a male suspect. Both officers were shot and wounded. Before succumbing to his injuries, Officer Berrey managed to return fire, seriously wounding the suspect.
The suspect was apprehended shortly after and sentenced to death. He was executed by hanging on April 4th, 1913.
Officer Berrey was survived by his wife and three young children.
Officer Berrey's brother, Officer George Berrey, was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 19th, 1919, while also serving with the Montgomery Police Department.