A tragic day in Huntsville

A Huntsville police officer - William Eric Freeman - died yesterday after being shot Friday night while he and another officer were trying to arrest a man for DUI. There's more from the Huntsville Times here and here.

Officer Freeman was 36 years old. He leaves behind a wife, five children, and a grateful city. May he rest in peace.

You can leave a personal message in memory of Officer Freeman at the Officer Down Memorial Page.