Foundation raises money for family of killed Smyth Co. deputy

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Organizations are accepting donations to assist the family of Smyth County Deputy Hunter Reedy, who was fatally shot on Aug. 9 when a traffic stop turned into a shooting.

The Greater Southwest Chapter of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are accepting monetary donations for Reedy’s family.

Reedy leaves behind a wife and three children.

The Police Benevolent Foundation stated in a social media post that 100% of the funds donated go to Reedy’s family.

Donations can be made through the foundation by clicking here.

The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office has also organized its own Fund the First campaigns for both Reedy and Deputy Michael Fedorchuk , who was injured in the same Aug. 9 shooting that killed Reedy.

Reedy’s funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church. His family will receive friends on Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the same location.

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