Chief Deputy Sheriff Allen Kay O'Neal

Allen Kay O'Neal

Chief Deputy Sheriff Allen O'Neal was shot and killed while making a traffic stop one-quarter mile south of the Monroe County line on Route 341.

He had become engaged in a struggle with the subjects during the traffic stop shortly after 2:00 am. His body was located by hunters at about 5:30 am.

Chief Deputy O'Neal was survived by his wife, son, mother, two sisters, and brother. His brother served as the county sheriff at the time of his murder.