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William Dexter Hammond

Case from Headland, AL dated Apr 24, 2009

Victim Details

William Dexter Hammond

Male

White / Caucasian

Headland

AL

2009-04-24

38

William

Dexter Hammond

06/27/2026

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In Headland, Alabama, a tragic chain of events unfolded on Friday, April 24, 2009, leading to the death of 38-year-old William Dexter Hammond, a male who served as a Chief Investigator with the Headland Police Department. The day took a fatal turn when a call came in about a man brandishing a shotgun outside his residence.

Henry County Sheriff's Deputy Ted Yost was the first to arrive at the scene on County Road 55. Upon his arrival, he was met with gunfire from the suspect, 53-year-old F ...
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    I wanted to bring up something that's been on my mind about Officer Hammond's tragic death. It's abo... ...Read More
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    I'm really struck by thinking about Officer Hammond's legacy within the Headland Police Department. ... ...Read More
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