RALEIGH, N.C. — A police officer was fatally shot at a gas station in North Carolina, prompting phone alerts to be sent across the state as authorities searched for the suspect.
The incident occurred at a gas station in Concord, where an officer was shot and killed. The suspect fled the scene, leading to a massive manhunt by law enforcement.
The slain officer was identified as Jason Shuping, a 25-year veteran of the Concord Police Department. Shuping was described as a dedicated and beloved member of the force.
The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Marquis Julius Graham, was later taken into custody. He has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Officer Shuping.
The community mourned the loss of Officer Shuping, with many expressing their shock and sadness over the tragic incident.
The shooting brought attention to the dangers that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty, highlighting the need for increased safety measures and support for those who put their lives on the line to protect their communities.
The Concord Police Department and the community are left grieving the loss of Officer Shuping, while seeking justice for the senseless act of violence that took his life. The suspect, Marquis Julius Graham, has been apprehended and charged with first-degree murder. The tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers confront every day.