shooting death of an off-duty Greensboro police officer has sent shockwaves throughout the community, raising questions about the safety of law enforcement officers even when they are not on duty. The incident occurred late Saturday night when Officer John Thompson was leaving a local convenience store and was approached by an armed assailant.
Thompson, a dedicated officer with an exemplary record, was known for his commitment to serving and protecting the community. His tragic death serves as a painful reminder of the dangers that officers face every day, both on and off duty. It is a stark reminder that their commitment to public safety often comes at great personal risk.
Police said the two suspects were men in their early 20s. One was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, black shoes, and a green or gray toboggan. The second suspect was last seen wearing a jean jacket with fur, gray sweatpants, and tennis shoes.
Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson said another off-duty officer and a Guilford County paramedic at the gas station tried to save the officer. However, the officer died at the hospital.
Greensboro PD family,” Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson said.
Thompson did not release information on the officer, but did say he was an off-duty sergeant trying to stop a crime at the time of the shooting and had been in the department for 22 years.
Police have not released the officer’s name, but did say the Sergeant was a 22-year veteran of the department and a “loving husband, father, son and brother”.
Chevrolet Equinox bearing NC tag KKA-4332. Authorities say the vehicle also has a Hertz Car Sales plate on the front.
The two suspects in the car were described as two men in their early to mid-20s. One was wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants with black shoes. The other was wearing a jean jacket with fur and gray sweatpants, with tennis shoes.
Chief Thompson did not mention any arrests during the news briefing late Saturday night.
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