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Greensboro Officer Michael Horan Fatally Shot, Murder Charge Filed Against Suspect

Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan was fatally shot while responding to an armed man report; Tarell McMillian charged with murder.

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Updated: Dec 24th, 2024, 2:51 PM ET

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Officer Michael Horan, 44, was shot responding to a report of a man with a gun in a Food Lion grocery store in Greensboro, N.C. Tarell Isaac McMillian, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder connected to the incident, where Horan reportedly didn’t have time to draw his weapon. McMillian fled but was arrested after a vehicle pursuit. Further investigations are underway by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, with local leaders calling for enhanced safety measures for law enforcement. Horan, a member of the Coast Guard since 2000, was remembered for his dedication and service.

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