After Huntsville officials announced the shooting death of a police officer in the line of duty late Tuesday night, reactions from fellow law enforcement departments poured in from across the state.

Some offered heartfelt condolences via social media while others simply shared the ubiquitous image of a Huntsville police badge wrapped in a black band with a thin blue line – a symbol for police.

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The Huntsville shooting came a day after a school shooting in Nashville in which police officers were praised for their response.

“The Birmingham Police Department would like to send our deepest condolences to the Huntsville Police Department as they mourn the loss of one of their officers,” the department posted on its Facebook page. “This week nationally, we have seen officers risk their lives and ultimately give their life to their community. Thank you to all the officers and dispatchers who answer the call daily.”

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Huntsville police officer Garrett Crumby died from his injuries. A second officer, Albert Morin, was also shot. Morin underwent surgery Tuesday night and was listed in critical condition.

“Tonight, let’s join in prayer for the Huntsville Police Department,” the sheriff’s department in neighboring Jackson County posted on Facebook. “The department is grieving the loss of one officer, as they pray for a miracle for another as you can see in this heartfelt picture shown below. JCSO sends our deepest condolences to the officers’ family and the entire law enforcement family.”

The post included two images: The Huntsville police badge and a group of officers huddled outside the Huntsville Hospital emergency department.

“Sadly, one Officer has died,” another law enforcement neighbor, Morgan County sheriff’s department, posted on Facebook. “We are praying for his family, his fellow officer that was also shot and the Huntsville Police Department.”

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville also issued a statement Wednesday morning.

“One of Huntsville’s finest laid down his life in service to his community last night,” Tuberville said in a social media post. “Please keep the family of Officer Crumby in your prayers.

“This is a tragic reminder of the danger law enforcement officers face to keep us safe.”

State Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest in Madison County, posted on Twitter on Wednesday morning, “For some moments in life, there are just no words.”

The sheriff departments in Cherokee and Shelby counties posted identical comments on social media Tuesday night before the death of Crumby had been announced: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Huntsville Police Department.”

And from the Florence police department on Facebook: “The Florence Police Department is currently praying for the Huntsville Police Department and its officers. Please join us in continuing to pray for them during this difficult time.”

In a lengthy Facebook post Wednesday morning, Calera police chief David Hyche expressed gratitude for the men and women who serve in law enforcement.

“Officer Garrett Crumby gave his life serving his community,” Hyche said in the post on the Calera police department Facebook page. “Both Officer Crumby and wounded Officer Albert Morin knowingly responded to a life-threatening situation to help people they probably don’t even know.

“Please pause and pray or at least think about these Officers and the friends and families they left behind.”

The Chilton County sheriff’s department shared the Calera Facebook post and commented, “Chief Hyche is on point! Please remember everyone affected by this tragedy.”