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15-05-2025
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Wives of fallen Charlotte officers honor their legacies during National Police Week in DC
The wives of these four fallen officers from Charlotte are dedicated to carrying on their legacies. Fallen Charlotte officers awarded Purple Heart; families promised lifelong support The names of Tommy Weeks, Sam Poloche, Alden Elliot, and Joshua Eyer are forever engraved in the nation's capital, but their legacies will stretch much further because of the determination of their families sharing their stories. Fallen Charlotte heroes honored during candlelight vigil in D.C. There have been emotional and somber events held throughout during National Police Week in Washington. In the video at the top of this webpage, women and officers from across the country memorialize their sacrifice. VIDEO: Fallen Charlotte heroes honored during candlelight vigil in D.C.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Shannon Park Shooting 1 year later: What happens to the Charlotte home at the center of the deadly officer standoff
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One year after the deadly shooting in , the block shows signs of recovery. North Carolina Adult Corrections Task Force Members Sam Poloche and William Alden Elliot, Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, and CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer lost their lives in a . 3 U.S. Marshals members and CMPD officer killed while serving warrant in east Charlotte The suspect was living in a rental home on Galway Drive in Northeast Charlotte. The interaction left major damage to the front of the building and several neighbors' yards. Since then, the house has undergone major renovations. There are new windows, a rebuilt front porch, and landscaping added to the yard – all of which were destroyed when officials drove an armored truck through the property 12 months ago. show the home is still owned by the same individuals who were renting it out last year. It's been in the name of a . The city's cited the house with 52 violations and still lists it as an open case. Inspectors gave the owners an extension in March to make repairs, then sent a civil penalties letter about two weeks later. Queen City News attempted to contact the owners to find out more about the cost of repairs and if they intend to rent or sell the property, but did not hear back. The Shannon Park neighborhood drew a lot of attention for several weeks following the shooting. Curious passersby would slow down in front of the house, some stopping to take pictures and videos of the damage. Others left flowers as a show of their hope for healing for the community. City wakes up mourning horrific loss of 4 law enforcement officers killed in line of duty Most people Queen City News spoke with who live on Galway Drive didn't want to share their thoughts about that April day, but those who did want to make sure the neighborhood is not defined by its worst day. 'It's going to be a memorable thing for a long, long time every year about this time,' said resident Lawrence Burke. 'I would probably stay here the rest of my life, and I would think you would talk to most people in here, and they would probably tell you the same thing.' Burke moved into the neighborhood 27 years ago with his then-wife, happy to find a change of pace from an apartment on Freedom Drive. 'We moved over here, the first night, I said 'baby, we can hear the crickets, we can hear birds, not gunshots,'' he said. It's why he never dreamed he'd be watching police swarm Shannon Park. He recounts April 29, 2024, as a confusing and nerve-wracking day. Annual Tunnel to Towers Climb honors four officers killed in Shannon Park shooting 'At one time, it seemed like the bullets, you could hear the bullets hitting the leaves, man. I said, 'Man, we need to back up a little bit, you know, instead of being a spectator, we need to back up.' So we had to back up on farther down the street,' he said. None of Burke's family members were home when the shooting started just two doors down. Authorities allowed them back inside later that night, only to wake up to more devastating news. 'That Tuesday, my house caught on fire. That very next day,' he said. He said everyone made it out ok because watchful neighbors came to bang on their windows early that morning. Burke said it exemplifies the feeling of safety he has in his community. 'This is where they're going to bring me out on a stretcher, right here,' he said. 'I'm not going nowhere. I love Shannon Park.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-04-2025
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‘We can't forget': Hundreds gather for Charlotte Climb in tribute to fallen officers
More than 1,800 people gathered to climb the Bank of America Stadium stairs on Sunday as a tribute to four fallen officers. Last year, four officers were killed in an ambush in east Charlotte. Deputy U.S. Marshal Tommy Weeks, task force officers Sam Poloche and Alden Elliot, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eter were killed in the Galway Drive ambush. April 29 will mark one year since the event. READ: 9 Investigates: East Charlotte Shooting Timeline Sunday morning's climb is part of the community's ongoing effort to pay tribute to the officers and support their families. The climb's host, Tunnel to Towers, has paid off the families' mortgages. 'We want to rally around you in this tough time,' said climber and former Panther Mike Rucker. 'That's something we can't forget. We lost officers protecting us. So for us to be able to say thank you to the family, the police force, the fire department, the military. I think that goes a long way.' READ: Benefit hockey game takes on new meaning after Galway Drive shooting The climb began early Sunday morning. And just before, the crowd gathered for a ceremony, with speeches from CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, Mayor Vi Lyles, and the wives of two of the fallen officers. 'We have to have hope, because without it, you can't survive,' said Kelly Weeks, Tommy Weeks' wife. 'And I could not survive without hope.' WATCH: Benefit hockey game takes on new meaning after Galway Drive shooting
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24-02-2025
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Tunnel to Towers Foundation climb to honor 4 law enforcement officers killed in Charlotte
(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police is preparing for an upcoming event meant to honor the lives of four law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. will host its 8th annual stair-climb event. This upcoming stair-climb event will honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and their fellow officers who were injured on April 29, 2024, in Charlotte. Those killed were U.S. Marshal Task Force Officers Sam Poloche and William 'Alden' Elliott of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks Jr., and CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer. Officers said the timed event serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by first responders and their families. Tunnel to Towers raises money to pay off mortgages for the families of fallen first responders. The event is set for 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, inside Bank of America Monday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released further details on registration prices. $55 for adults $45 for military/first responders $20 for teens $10 for kids 12 and under $5 for spectators For more information on this year's climb, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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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)
