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Clay County District School officer tragically died in scuba diving accident

Officer Reno passed away on Saturday in a scuba diving incident, according to CCDSPD.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — The Clay County District Schools Police Department announced on their Facebook account that Officer Anthony “Tony” Reno died in a scuba diving accident over the weekend.

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The incident occurred on Sat., Aug. 12 while he was diving in Pickens County, South Carolina.

The Clay County district school PD said that Reno was a school resource officer at Plantation Oaks Elementary.

According to the school district police department, Officer Reno started working with the district almost a year ago.

Funeral arrangements have not been released. CCDSPD is asking those interested in further details to monitor their Facebook page for updated information.

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