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By Natalie Venegas
Weekend Reporter
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A North Carolina man is facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a police officer at a supermarket, authorities announced on Tuesday.
Tarell Isaac McMillian, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Greensboro Police Department Officer Michael Horan, the police department said in a news release.
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Why It Matters
According to ABC News, Horan is the second officer to be killed in the city in the past 12 months after Philip Dale Nix was shot dead on December 30, 2023. In September, Greensboro PD said violent crime and homicides were down significantly on last year, per Fox 8.
What To Know
McMillian was apprehended after a vehicle pursuit that ended in Duplin County, approximately 150 miles southeast of Greensboro. According to police he also faces multiple charges related to the vehicle pursuit.
Authorities have said they are not seeking additional suspects. McMillian remains in custody without bond, though no legal representation has been listed for him in court records.
The charges come after the incident began when officer Horan responded to a report of a man with a gun at a Food Lion store on the 4700 block of Lawndale Drive in Greensboro on Monday morning. A shooting then took place around 11 a.m. local time, and the officer was fatally wounded, the police department said.
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The circumstances leading to the officer being shot were still being investigated, Chief MJ Harris told reporters at a briefing on Monday. He revealed the suspect was detained and said there was no further threat to the public.
A memorial page has been set up in Horan's honor, seeking to raise $72,000 to support his family, while comments sections on the police departments's Facebook page were flooded with comments from those who said they had experienced his service to the community.
Horan served with the police department since 2018. He was also a member of the U.S. Coast Guard since 2000.
What People Are Saying
Assistant Police Chief Harris said at a news conference of Horan: "He was an excellent officer. He had an outstanding reputation inside the department and in the community."
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday: " I have spoken with Greensboro Police Chief Thompson to give him my deepest condolences on the tragic shooting death of Officer Michael Horan. The officer was courageously doing his duty protecting Greensboro when he became the victim of a senseless act of violence. I extend to his family and friends my sympathy and a grateful heart for his brave, dedicated service."
City Manager Trey Davis, at Monday's briefing, said: "To put it simply, we are heartbroken. I want to express my love and support for the Greensboro Police family, a family I served along with for 17 years before stepping into this role. This is truly a family, a family that has been tested today."
Randolph County Sheriff's Office, in a comment on Facebook, said: "Sending our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Greensboro Police Department law enforcement family and the officer's family. Thank you to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for your actions and swift apprehension of the suspect."
What Happens Next
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Food Lion location will remain closed as law enforcement continues its investigation. In addition, Food Lion said in a statement that the company is providing resources to employees affected by the incident.
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.
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