RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Friday, May 3 in honor of the four officers killed in the line of duty Monday in Charlotte.
The officers were members of a collaborative U.S. Marshals task force of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers.
Samuel 'Sam' Poloche and William 'Alden' Elliott were both 14-year veterans of the NC Department of Adult Correction who served in the Special Operations and Intelligence Unit. They both served several years as probation/parole officers.
Officer Joshua Eyer was a 6-year veteran of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Thomas Weeks, who was identified Tuesday, was assigned to the Western District of North Carolina as part of the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Statement from Roy Cooper:
"Yesterday, North Carolina and our country lost four heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty working to protect our communities. Our prayers are with their families and friends as they navigate this difficult time, and we remember and honor the lives of these law enforcement officers."
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staffed for the duration of time indicated.
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