Sergeant Hubert (John John) Yancey

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The Officer Down Memorial Page remembers...

Sergeant Hubert (John John) Yancey
Scott County Sheriff's Department, TN
End of Watch: Friday, November 28, 2003



Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 6 yr
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 28, 2003
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Sergeant Yancey was shot and killed when he and two other deputies went to a home on Williams Creek Road to interview several subjects about a suspected meth lab. The deputies were allowed inside of the trailer by the occupants. While inside, one of the subjects opened fire, killing Sergeant Yancey.

Two suspects were taken into custody at the scene.

Sergeant Yancey had served with the Scott County Sheriff's Department for 6 years and is survived by his wife and three sons.
Agency Contact Information
Scott County Sheriff's Department
Courthouse Square
Huntsville, TN 37756

Phone: (423) 663-2245

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