Alabama Sheriff's Deputy Dies in Crash

Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Julius Dailey was killed in a car crash in the early hours of Tuesday morning while responding to a burglary.

By By Christopher Harress, Alabama Media Group, Birmingham

Source Alabama Media Group, Birmingham

June 11, 2019

MONROE COUNTY, Alabama -- A Monroe County deputy sheriff was killed in a car crash in the early hours of Tuesday morning while responding to a burglary.

The officer was identified as deputy Julius Dailey by Monroe County Deputy Sheriff’s Office.

“He was easily recognized by the big smile he kept on his face,” said a post on the sheriff office’s Facebook page Tuesday morning. “Please keep Jay’s young daughter, his family, his friends, our communities, and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.”

It’s not yet known how the crash occurred.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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