Friday procession in Charlotte to give recognition to local law enforcement

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A procession honoring local law enforcement during National Police Week will take place near uptown Charlotte on Friday.

The procession comes on the heels of a devastating shootout in Charlotte between a suspect and a U.S. Marshals Task Force Unit that tragically ended with the loss of lives of four officers.

The event will take place at 9:45 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, the site where two of the fallen officers’ memorial services were held. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police will also have a formation beginning at that time in front of its Uptown headquarters.

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All four officers killed have been laid to rest. The shooting received national attention and included a visit in Charlotte between President Joe Biden and the victim’s family members.

CATS announced it will be suspending services on the Gold Line streetcar Friday morning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. due to the events.

CMPD said the memorial service will begin with a tribute from Charlotte native and former NFL head coach Steve Wilkes. A wreath-laying service will also take place with Chief Johnny Jennings. Joshua Eyer, who was one of four law enforcement officers killed in an east Charlotte shootout two weeks ago, will have his name engraved on a memorial statue.

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