A Huntsville concert intended to celebrate the life and career of country music legend George Jones also benefited the family of a police officer shot and killed in the line of duty in March as well as another officer critically wounded in the same shooting.

Nancy Jones, widow of George Jones, presented a check for more than $80,000 to Huntsville police Chief Kirk Giles on Wednesday. Giles accepted the donation on behalf of the family of Garrett Crumby, who died hours after the shooting on March 28, as well as Albert Morin, who spent more than two weeks in the hospital after the shooting. Huntsville police announced earlier this month that Morin had returned to “light duty” at the department.

Crumby and Morin were responding to a “shots fired” call at an apartment complex on Governors House Drive when the shooting took place.

“The outpouring of love from our community was overwhelming following the death of Officer Garrett Crumby and critical wounding of Officer Albert Morin.” Giles said in a press release announcing the donation. “Thank you to Nancy Jones, the artists, these organizations and everyone who donated to support Officer Crumby’s family and Officer Morin following this tragic shooting.”

Police arrested Juan Robert Laws and charged him with capital murder in connection with Crumby’s death. Madison County prosecutors filed court documents in May stating that they will seek the death penalty for Laws. His case has been sent to the grand jury.

Jones presented the check in partnership with Concerts 4 A Cause, The Wounded Blue and the Von Braun Center.

The George Jones tribute concert took place at the VBC on April 25. Guitars autographed by Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Wynonna, Dierks Bentley, The Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Jelly Roll and many others were sold through the fundraiser, the press release said. Additionally, a pair of front-row tickets to the concert were auctioned off with support provided by 93.3 Nash Icon.

The sold-out concert, scheduled months before the shooting and featuring performances by Wynonna and Paisley as well as other stars, evolved into a fundraiser for the police officers after the shooting.

“I am beyond thankful for the friendships I have with so many artists who agreed to sign guitars to help raise this money,” said Nancy Jones. “Everyone did their part and we did the right thing here. I hope this money will help these families not have to worry about some of the day-to-day bills that put a burden on you when you are dealing with health and tragic situations.”

Steve Maples, VBC executive director, said the concert was one of the biggest events in the venue’s history.

“We knew an event of this caliber would be very successful – not just for the VBC, but for the entire city of Huntsville and north Alabama – because it would attract thousands of people to our community who love listening to music by the great George Jones,” Maples said in the press release. “This sold-out concert was one of the top five highest grossing events ever held in the VBC’s 48-year history and had an estimated economic impact of over $1.2 million; however, the amazing generosity of Nancy and her team to our local law enforcement is what will make this one of the most legendary events to be held in Huntsville.”