North Carolina, Pee Dee law enforcement supporting Charlotte police in wake of deadly shootout
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Law enforcement agencies from around the region are grieving the loss of four officers killed in a Monday afternoon shootout on Charlotte’s east side.
“Prayers going out to the families, friends and co-workers of the three U.S. Marshals that paid the ultimate sacrifice today in Charlotte,” the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office posted Monday night. ” Please join us with sending prayers for the remaining deputy marshal and four CMPD officers injured, especially one CMPD officer that has been critically injured and fighting for his life this evening.”
“The Florence Police Department grieves today with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement for the tragic loss that occurred in Charlotte yesterday,” Florence police said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the community they swore to protect and serve. Our prayers continue for those who were injured, and we empathize with the departments of those who were involved. Our department stands alongside you today with the sincerest of gratitude for the heroes who left their mark on this world and for the ones who will bravely continue to serve their community despite the opposition they face.”
The violence began when a U.S. Marshals’ Task Force attempted to serve a warrant in the 5000 block of Galway Drive Monday afternoon. At 1:30 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg police issued a “severe alert” after numerous officers were hit.
In total, eight officers were shot and rushed to local hospitals. Three members of a U.S. Marshals Task Force were declared dead at the hospital, while another was injured.
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer later dies from his injuries and three others were hurt.
Officials say the shooter, 39-year-old Terry Hughes Jr., was killed in the exchange with police.
“Please pray for ALL of those involved and affected by this tragedy. Our hearts are hurting for our neighbors,” the Marion County Sheriff’s Office posted to its Facebook page.
Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said some of the victims in Monday’s attack worked with his agency.
“This is such a tragedy and seems to be happening more and more often throughout America. Some of these guys actually assisted our county during one of the hurricanes that devastated our county. Please take time to remember everyone touched by this tragic incident,” he wrote on Facebook.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in the devastating events in Charlotte, NC yesterday,” Conway police posted to social media. “Officers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and the U.S. Marshals paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.
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