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Police Officer Tyler Herndon was shot and killed while he and other officers responded to a burglary in progress at a car wash at 313 Beatty Drive at about 3:30 am.
The subject, 25, was shot and wounded by other officers on the scene. He was charged with first-degree murder. On July 3, 2022, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.
The incident occurred two days before Officer Herndon's birthday.
Officer Herndon served with the Mount Holly Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, sister, grandparents, and girlfriend.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Herndon gave the Mount Holly Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Holly community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Herndon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tyler is the only officer of Mount Holly Police Department remembered here.
Tyler is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Tyler is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Tyler is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2020, 3 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Tyler was 25. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Tyler had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Tyler was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Tyler had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Tyler was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Tyler had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 6.2% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mount Holly Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
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