Greensboro Police Officer Killed, Suspects Sought in Fatal Shooting
A tragic incident has unfolded in Greensboro, where an off-duty police officer with the Greensboro Police Department was fatally shot. The incident occurred at the Sheetz on Sandy Ridge Road, where the officer witnessed a crime in progress around 4 p.m. and was shot upon approaching the suspects.
Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating, “Tonight, the Greensboro Police Department lost one of our own.” The department is currently seeking two suspects in connection with the shooting. The first suspect is described as wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, black shoes, and a green/gray toboggan. The second suspect is noted to be wearing a jean jacket with fur, gray sweatpants, and tennis shoes.
In response to the shooting, a Blue Alert was issued but later canceled around 7:52 p.m. Chief Thompson has called for prayers for the family of the fallen officer and for the Greensboro PD family. He also expressed gratitude to various agencies that assisted in the search for the suspects.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, addressing the incident on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter), stated, "I spoke with Greensboro Police Chief Thompson earlier this evening offering all available state resources to catch those who killed a Greensboro police officer. Our prayers are with the Greensboro police and family and loved ones. Every effort must be made to apprehend those responsible and bring justice in this tragic situation."
The efforts to save the officer were immediate, with another off-duty officer and a Guilford County paramedic at the scene attempting resuscitation. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the officer succumbed to the injuries. Chief Thompson described the officer as a loving husband, father, son, and brother, with 22 years of dedicated service to the department and the community.
As of now, the Greensboro police have not released the name of the officer who was killed. WXII 12 has reached out for any updates on the suspects but has yet to receive a response. The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, with a determined effort to bring the perpetrators to justice.