my Neighbor Lee Co. Deputy Dies, Columbus Man Arrested

[FalconSmitty]

My neighbor and friend died today. His kids grew up with my children. My kids spent nights and went on trips with the family. I feel awful for the family. He had just become an officer 2 years ago. Sad
I know plenty of you guys are in law enforcement and seeing something like this happen..just awful..the guy probably ran for a stupid reason...


Lee Co. Deputy Dies, Columbus Man Arrested
Posted: Sep 24, 2009 3:56 PM EDT
Updated: Sep 24, 2009 8:38 PM EDT
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SMITHS STATION, AL (WTVM) - News Leader 9 has learned at 12:53 PM/CST two Lee County sheriff's deputies were struck by a car during a routine traffic stop on Lee Road 240. Deputy James Anderson, 39, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Columbus Regional Medical Center.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Department, the two deputies were attempting a routine traffic stop on Lee Road 240, east of Lee Road 230 in the Smiths Station area, when the driver accelerated forward hitting Deputy Anderson and pinning him under the car. The second deputy arrested the driver, now identified as Gregory Lance Henderson, 31, of Columbus, Ga.

Henderson is charged with One Count of Capital Murder and is currently being held in the Russell County Detention Facility.

The Alabama Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate at the request of the Lee County Sheriff's Department. According to the Lee County press release, "Deputy Anderson leaves behind his wife, daughter and son as well as 150 fellow members of the Lee County Sheriff's Office."

News Leader 9 is following this story. We'll have the latest information as soon as it becomes available.

[score300]

I'm sorry for yours and the families loss.

[FalconSmitty]

I'm sorry for yours and the families loss.

we just knew each other.. Our kids were good friends growing up. He was a good guy.. Him and his wife worked hard.

[jafacman]

Smitty dont you live on Lee rd? Boy you wasn't kiddin bout that neighborhood You bama boys got some rough hombres to deal with. Ya think he's gonna make to see a judge b4 something happens at the jail. I woulda capped him if that happened to my partner!!!

[Polefisher]

Hearing about this makes my stomach turn up side down. As I work for a Law Enforcement Agency, I have 3 close friends of mine here on this forum. The lost affects everyone in Law Enforcement.

[reelcrappie]

Words can't express how I feel when I learn that a law enforcement officer has been killed in the line of duty. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[guest01]

We are so sorry for your loss and his family. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

[hunt4crappie]

This is sad news for those of us in the profession. I am always at a loss for words when I hear something like this. I feel for the family, friends, and co-workers of this fine officer who gave his all for the community in which he served.

[chuckauten]

My prayers go out to this family. It is sad to think that an individual makes a stupid decision that hurts many people and which will give them pain the rest of their innocent lives. It's a shame that they, stupids, are always the ones who are not hurt. Just like DUI drivers who hurt and kill innocent people and walk away unscratched.

Chuck

[Jarhead]

This is so sad. My prayers go out to his family (immediate and law enforcement). Like Jim said, I too am at a loss for words. The THIN BLUE LINE just got thinner but will not be broken. Thank you Hunt4Crappie, Astro, Polefisher and all that serve.