RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags be flown at half-staff on Saturday for fallen Smyth County Deputy Hunter Reedy.
Reedy, whose funeral is Saturday, was killed during a traffic stop on Aug. 17. A second deputy was also injured.
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of Deputy Hunter Reedy of the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 9, 2024.
I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, August 17, 2024 and remain at half-staff until sunset.
Ordered on this, the 16th day of August 2024.
Sincerely,
Glenn Youngkin
Governor’s Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia
The man charged with killing Reedy died in the hospital Friday morning.
Funeral services for Reedy will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church.