Deputy Sheriff John Randall McCrary, Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff John Randall McCrary

Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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John Randall McCrary

Deputy Sheriff John McCrary succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while serving commitment papers on February 3, 2016.

When Deputy McCrary and two other deputies arrived at the home in Florence, the subject barricaded himself in a bedroom. When the deputies entered the room, the subject fired at the deputies, striking Deputy McCrary twice. He was able to return fire, wounding the subject.

The suspect was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 2033.

Deputy McCrary was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where his spleen was removed. He suffered medical difficulties throughout the next eight years and passed away from complications of his gunshot wounds on February 28, 2024.

Deputy McCrary served in law enforcement for over 15 years. After serving with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, he served with the Rogersville Police Department and was promoted to the rank of Investigator. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three sisters, and two grandchildren.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 99 years

mentally ill, warrant service

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Heavenly Father,I come before you today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country, the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America's Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from Romans 13:1-5 TLB that they have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround America's Peace Officers in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand together in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our protectors. May his power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy Name, and his plans exposed by Your light. By His authority, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
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