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William Dexter Hammond

Death by Force
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On April 24, 2009, Police Officer William Dexter Hammond, aged 38, from Headland, Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty. Officer Hammond was responding to an officer down call involving a deputy from the Henry County Sheriff's Office. The situation escalated into a standoff, during which a suspect, identified as Davis, was involved.

Officer Hammond was fatally shot by the suspect using a high-powered rifle. Despite the swift response of other officers, Hammond succumbed to his inju ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Dexter Hammond

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Headland

    AL

    2009-04-24

    38

    William

    Dexter Hammond

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I wanted to bring up something that's been on my mind about Officer Hammond's tragic death. It's abo... ...Read More
    09/26/2023
    I'm really struck by thinking about Officer Hammond's legacy within the Headland Police Department. ... ...Read More
    05/23/2023
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