GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A police officer responding to a report of a man with a gun inside a North Carolina supermarket was fatally shot Monday and authorities said a suspect was later taken into custody.
Police announced the officer’s death at an afternoon news conference.
They said they officer was responding to a call about an armed person when he was shot before midday at a Food Lion store in Greensboro.
Authorities said the circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation and did not immediately release further details.
The store will remain closed while police continue their investigation, a Food Lion spokesperson said. The company plans to provide resources to its affected workers.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a courageous hero who devoted his life to protecting the Greensboro community. Earlier today, a Greensboro police officer was tragically killed in the line of duty—a hero simply doing his job. My heart goes out to the fallen officer, his…
— Chief Jennings (@cmpdchief) December 23, 2024
The officer was identified as Michael T. Horan; he was hired by the GPD in September 2017.
A fundraiser has been set up to help Horan’s family. You can donate at this link.
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