Greensboro, North Carolina police officer Michael Horan was shot and killed while confronting a man with a firearm at a Food Lion grocer. The suspect fled the scene but was later taken into custody after a high-speed chase. Horan, a husband and father, served in the U.S. Coast Guard before becoming a police officer in 2018. The community is urged to keep the Horan family, Greensboro Police Department, and impacted friends in their prayers.
Key Points
Officer Horan was shot and killed while confronting a man with a firearm at a Food Lion grocer
The suspect fled the scene but was captured after a high-speed chase
Officer Horan was a husband, father, and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard
Pros
Increased awareness of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers
Potential for improved safety measures for police officers
Cons
Loss of life of Officer Michael Horan
Impact on the Horan family, Greensboro Police Department, and community