On April 30, 2024, a tragic shooting in East Charlotte, North Carolina resulted in the death of four law enforcement officers.

The officers killed were federal marshals William 'Alden' Elliott, Sam Poloche, Thomas Weeks Jr, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eyer.

Suspect Terry Clark Hughes Jr was armed with an AR-15 and a .40-caliber handgun and had a criminal background; he died by suicide after the shootout.

The incident began as a routine warrant service for firearm possession and escalated into a fatal confrontation.

Four additional officers sustained injuries, with one undergoing surgery.

The community and North Carolina representatives mourned the loss, honoring the fallen with a moment of silence and calls for legislative action on AR-Style weapons.

A memorial service and financial support for the families have been organized, while the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force continues to investigate the incident.