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CMPD honors the life of fallen officer Joshua Eyer: Watch the memorial service

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Law enforcement officers shot, killed in east Charlotte

On April 29, 2024, a suspect being served a warrant fired a high-powered rifle at officers in Charlotte, killing four and injuring four others. Here is ongoing coverage from The Charlotte Observer.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will pay tribute Friday to officer Joshua Eyer, who died after being shot during a U.S. Marshal task force serving a warrant on a felon for possession of a firearm at an east Charlotte home.

The three other officers killed were Sam Poloche and Alden Elliott with the NC Department of Adult Correction, and US Marshal deputy Thomas Weeks.

Watch the full service in the video above.

This story was originally published May 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

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Law enforcement officers shot, killed in east Charlotte

On April 29, 2024, a suspect being served a warrant fired a high-powered rifle at officers in Charlotte, killing four and injuring four others. Here is ongoing coverage from The Charlotte Observer.