{"id":2233532,"date":"2024-04-30T11:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-officers-killed-while-serving-a-warrant-others-injured-our-hearts-ache\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T11:30:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:30:38","slug":"4-officers-killed-while-serving-a-warrant-others-injured-our-hearts-ache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-officers-killed-while-serving-a-warrant-others-injured-our-hearts-ache\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragedy Strikes: 4 Officers Killed, Others Injured Serving Warrant"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F4-officers-killed-while-serving-a-warrant-others-injured-our-hearts-ache%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2233532&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In Charlotte, North\u200c Carolina, a tragic incident occurred where four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-investigating-voter-registration-group-run-by-democrat-raphael-warnock\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary Of State Investigating Voter Registration Group Run By Democrat Raphael Warnock\">law enforcement officers<\/a> were fatally shot and four others wounded while\u200d serving a warrant. One of the suspected shooters was also found dead at the scene. The community mourns \u200dthe loss of these brave officers,\u2063 including \u200da dedicated police officer who responded to the call for backup. In Charlotte, \u200dNorth Carolina,\u200d a tragic event\u200c unfolded as four law enforcement officers were fatally shot and four others wounded while carrying out a warrant. The discovery of one of \u2064the suspected shooters dead at the\u200c scene further \u2062intensified the somber atmosphere. The community grieves for these courageous\u2062 officers, including a valiant police officer who rushed to provide backup.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/%20\"><span>George C. Upper III<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   April 30, 2024 at 5:42am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Four law enforcement officers were fatally shot early Monday afternoon and four others wounded as they attempted to serve a warrant at a private residence in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>A ninth victim, one of the suspected shooters, was also found dead at scene.<\/p>\n<p>Three of the officers killed were members of a U.S. marshals fugitive task forces, including two 14-year veterans of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Samuel Poloche and William \u201cAlden\u201d Elliott as well as a U.S. marshal, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/rcna149856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A Charlotte-Mecklenburg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bodycam-footage-shows-moment-14-year-old-46-prior-criminal-charges-turns-shoots-pursuing-cop-point-blank-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">police officer<\/a> who responded to a call for backup, Joshua Eyer, was also killed.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper wrote on social media that \u201c[o]ur hearts are with the families and co-workers\u201d of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">fallen law enforcement officers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Our hearts are with the families and co-workers of officers in today\u2019s brutal attack, including two state Department of Adult Correction officers working with the US Marshal\u2019s Task Force who were shot and killed. \u2013 RC<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NC_Governor\/status\/1785073928613789887?\">April 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOur hearts are with the families and co-workers of officers in today\u2019s brutal attack, including two state Department of Adult Correction officers working with the US Marshal\u2019s Task Force who were shot and killed. \u2013 RC,\u201d he posted to X.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/first-black-lt-gov-nc-goes-scorched-earth-cartoon-depicting-kkk-member\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Robinson<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-dems-go-berserk-first-black-nc-lt-gov-tells-insulting-say-black-people-cant-get-free-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Republican<\/a> who is running to succeed the term-limited Gov. Cooper, expressed similar sentiments on the platform.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-barbarians-are-inside-the-gates\/\" title=\"The Barbarians Are Inside The Gates\">police officers deserve<\/a> more respect?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cOur hearts ache for the brave law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty today in east Charlotte, including the tragic loss of a Deputy U.S. Marshal,\u201d he wrote shortly after news of the shootings broke. \u201cOur thoughts are with them, their families, and the entire community during this difficult time. We also extend our sincere condolences to everyone who was injured in this violent attack.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur office will continue to monitor this ongoing situation as it unfolds,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Our hearts ache for the brave law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty today in east Charlotte, including the tragic loss of a Deputy U.S. Marshal. Our thoughts are with them, their families, and the entire community during this difficult time. We also extend our sincere\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mark Robinson (@markrobinsonNC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/markrobinsonNC\/status\/1785028663005589988?\">April 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Eyer, the CMPD officer killed in the shootout, was named \u201cofficer of the month\u201d for April, Police Chief Johnny Jennings said during a news conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was just last month I was in this very room congratulating Officer Eyer for becoming officer of the month in April,\u201d Jennings said, according to NBC. \u201cAnd he certainly dedicated his life and gave his life to serve our citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eyer was transported to the hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Suspect Terry Clark Hughes Jr., 39, was found dead at the scene, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsoctv.com\/news\/local\/cmpd-investigation-underway-east-charlotte\/6PTLZP4FLFE4DA5ALFT65QDTA4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSOC-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He was wanted on suspicion of possession of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/insane-burnsville-shooter-killed-2-cops-1-firefighter-wasnt-allowed-firearms-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">firearm<\/a> by a convicted felon, according to the outlet, but officers were \u201cmet with fire\u201d and shot the suspect when returning fire.<\/p>\n<p>Another suspect then fired upon the task force from inside the home, triggering what WSOC called a \u201cstandoff.\u201d Two people later vacated the home and were described by the station as a 17-year-old and a woman.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said that to the founder of The Western Journal, Floyd Brown.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Gen. Flynn\u2019s warning means that the 2024 election is the most important election for every single living American. If we lose this one to the wealthy elites who hate us, hate God, and hate what America stands for, we can only assume that 248 years of American history and the values we hold dear to our hearts may soon vanish.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The end game is here, and as Benjamin Franklin said, \u201cWe must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>All of this means that <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>without you<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>, it\u2019s over. We have the platform, the journalists, and the experience to fight back hard, but Big Tech is strangling us through advertising blacklists, shadow bans, and algorithms. Did you know that we\u2019ve been blacklisted by 90% of advertisers? Without direct support from you, our readers, we can\u2019t continue the fight.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Can we count on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>your support<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>? It may not seem like much, but a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Western Journal Membership<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  can make all the difference in the world because when you support us directly, you cut Big Tech out of the picture. They lose control. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A monthly Western Journal Membership costs less than one coffee and breakfast sandwich each month, and it gets you access to ALL of our content \u2014 news, commentary, and premium articles. You\u2019ll experience a radically reduced number of ads, and most importantly you will be vitally supporting the fight for America\u2019s soul in 2024.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We are literally counting on you because without our members, The Western Journal would cease to exist. Will you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>join us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  in the fight? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44802\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/georgeupper\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44802\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44802\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44802\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44802\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>George Upper is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Western Journal and was a weekly co-host of &#8220;WJ Live,&#8221; powered by The Western Journal. He is currently a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. A former U.S. Army special operator, teacher and consultant, he is a lifetime member of the NRA and an active volunteer leader in his church. Born in Foxborough, Massachusetts, he has lived most of his life in central North Carolina.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  George Upper, is the former editor-in-chief of The Western Journal and is now a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. He currently serves as the connections pastor at Awestruck Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is a former U.S. Army special operator, teacher, manager and consultant. Born in Massachusetts, he graduated from Foxborough High School before joining the Army and spending most of the next three years at Fort Bragg. He holds bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees in English as well as a Master&#8217;s in Business Administration, all from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He and his wife life only a short drive from his three children, their spouses and his grandchildren. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and in his spare time he shoots, reads a lot of Lawrence Block and John D. MacDonald, and watches Bruce Campbell movies. He is a fan of individual freedom, Tommy Bahama, fine-point G-2 pens and the Oxford comma. <\/p>\n<p>  Birthplace <\/p>\n<p>  Foxborough, Massachusetts <\/p>\n<p>  Nationality <\/p>\n<p>  American <\/p>\n<p>  Honors\/Awards <\/p>\n<p>  Beta Gamma Sigma <\/p>\n<p>  Education <\/p>\n<p>  B.A., English, UNCG; M.A., English, UNCG; MBA, UNCG <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  North Carolina <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Faith, Business, Leadership and Management, Military, Politics <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In tragic news on April 30, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina, four officers were fatally shot and four others injured while serving a warrant. 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