On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at approximately 1808hrs., Firefighter Klayton Manning, 18, driving the fire department’s ATV, responded to reports of smoke in the area. While at the scene, he was approached by a man with a gun and was shot and killed. Firefighter Manning’s cousin was with him and also died from gunshot wounds. The assailant is in custody.
Our condolences to MacDonald Family & Friends, Southeast Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Klayton Manning's passing.
To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.
