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3 officers killed in Charlotte shooting identified as Joshua Eyer, Sam Poloche and Alden Elliott
The individual identified as Terry Clark Hughes, Jr., aged 39, who was involved in the deaths of four officers, has passed away.
Sam Poloche and Alden Elliott, both veterans of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction with 14 years of service, tragically lost their lives in the shooting.
They were both task force officers assigned to the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Poloche joined the NCDAC Special Operations and Intelligence Unit in 2013, while Elliott joined in 2016, each after serving several years as probation/parole officers.
Tonight, Officer Joshua Eyer succumbed to his injuries sustained earlier today while assisting fellow officers in apprehending a suspect.
Officer Eyer faithfully served the CMPD’s North Tryon Division for six years and was a member of the 178th Recruit Class. We deeply honor Officer Eyer for his courage and ultimate sacrifice, and his life and dedicated service will always be remembered.
Please keep Officer Eyer’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this challenging time.
In a statement, Todd Ishee, NC Secretary of Adult Correction, expressed that Sam and Alden were deeply dedicated to their work and held a strong passion for their roles in safeguarding our communities.
Sam is survived by his wife and two children, while Alden and his wife are parents to one child. These officers demonstrated heroism and made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to our state. Their memory is cherished, their service honored, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to their families and friends. Let us join together in prayer, seeking healing for all those impacted by this tragic incident.
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a suspect has been pronounced dead, and two individuals of interest are currently in police custody for questioning.
The individual identified as Terry Clark Hughes, Jr., aged 39, who was involved in the deaths of four officers, has passed away.
Mr. Hughes was wanted by CMPD for charges including Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Felony Fleeing to Elude (2 counts) in Lincoln County, North Carolina, as per CMPD news.
