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28-04-2025
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Crews extinguish fire at north Charlotte apartment
Investigators are trying to figure out what started a fire at a home in north Charlotte late Sunday night. The fire happened around 10:30 p.m. at a home on Julia Avenue, just off of Statesville Avenue. Several fire crews were called to the scene, and they got the fire put out in about 12 minutes, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Nobody was reported to be hurt. (VIDEO: 'We can't forget': Hundreds gather for Charlotte Climb in tribute to fallen officers)
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24-02-2025
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Fallen officers to be honored at Bank of America Stadium
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is preparing to hold its annual Charlotte Climb. On Sunday, April 27, thousands of participants will climb the stairs at Bank of America Stadium to honor four officers killed after an ambush at an east Charlotte home last year. Those officers were Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer Joshua Eyer, Sam Poloche, and Alden Elliott with the state Department of Adult Correction and U.S. Marshal deputy Thomas Weeks Jr. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 4 Charlotte officers killed in line of duty to be remembered at BOA Stadium The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spoke about the fallen officers during a briefing Monday morning: 'These officers we will honor were more than just their uniforms. They were sons, fathers, husbands, and our friends. They dedicated their lives to protect this community and that will never be forgotten. Tunnel to Towers' Charlotte Climb is a symbol of the resilience, sacrifice, and unity.' This is the first time participants will climb at Bank of America Stadium. Previously, the event was held at the Duke Energy building and the Museum Tower. (VIDEO: 13-year-old, 14-year-old arrested after armed carjacking, pursuit, CMPD says)
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05-02-2025
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4 Charlotte officers killed in line of duty to be remembered at BOA Stadium
Four law enforcement officers killed in an ambush in east Charlotte last year will be remembered this spring. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports families of first responders, hosts the Charlotte Climb each year. Volunteers previously climbed the Duke Energy building and the museum owner. ALSO READ: 4 officers killed, 4 shot during east Charlotte standoff According to the Charlotte Observer, this will be the first year that participants will climb the stairs of Bank of America Stadium. The year's event will honor the four law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty while attempting to serve warrants to a felon. Those officers were U.S. Marshal Task Force Officers Sam Poloche and William 'Alden' Elliott, Deputy U.S. Marshal Tommy Weeks Jr., and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eyer. VIDEO: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt during east Charlotte standoff
