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In the quiet town of Clifton, Tennessee, a domestic disturbance call on the night of September 25, 2021, escalated into a tragedy that would claim the life of a dedicated public servant. Hardin County Deputy Sheriff Matthew Locke, a 30-year-old male, was fatally shot while responding to the incident at a residence on Nance Bend Road. A seven-year veteran of the department and a Tennessee Army National Guard veteran, he was known for his commitment to his community and country.

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Victim Details

Matthew Locke

Male

White / Caucasian

Clifton

TN

2021-09-25

30

Matthew

Locke

01/05/2026