Off-Duty Greensboro Police Officer Shot and Killed at Gas Station
Police in Greensboro are on the hunt for the suspects responsible for the shooting and killing of an off-duty Greensboro police officer. The tragic incident took place at a Sheetz gas station on the 3200 block of Sandy Ridge Road.
Reports from WRAL indicate that the victim was a watch commander officer. The suspects, described as men in their early 20s, were last seen at the scene wearing specific clothing items. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, black shoes, and a green or gray toboggan, while the second suspect was wearing a jean jacket with fur, gray sweatpants, and tennis shoes.
Chief John Thompson of the Greensboro Police Department expressed deep emotion when speaking about the fallen officer. “He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother, with 22 years of service to the department in this community,” said Chief Thompson. “We asked for prayers for the family of the fallen officer in our Green in Greensboro PD family.”
According to WRAL, the suspects were last seen driving along I-40 westbound in a black Chevrolet Equinox with an NC license plate that reads KKA-4432. The vehicle also has a Hertz Car Sales plate on the front of it. A Blue Alert was issued by the Greensboro Police Department to aid in the apprehension of the suspects, but it was canceled around 8 p.m. Saturday. There is no confirmation on whether the suspects have been captured.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper also expressed his support for the department in a statement released overnight. “Our thoughts are with the entire @GreensboroPD family and the loved ones of the fallen officer,” Governor Cooper tweeted.
The shooting has shaken the local community and law enforcement authorities. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Greensboro Police Department.