Charlotte officers injured in deadly shooting released from hospital
Four Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers injured when a man opened fire have been released from the hospital, the department posted on Facebook a week after the shooting.
Four officers died on April 29, including Joshua Eyer, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, and three members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force: Thomas M Weeks, Jr., a U.S. Marshal assigned to the Fugitive Task Force, and Samuel "Sam" Poloche and William "Alden" Elliot, who worked with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.
The group was in east Charlotte serving a warrant when police said Terry Clark Hughes, Jr., 39, opened fire. Hughes died when the officers shot back.
Christopher Tolley, Michael Giglio, Jack Blowers and Justin Campbell were injured in the shooting but have been released from the hospital. Tolley, Giglio and Blowers were shot, and Campbell's foot was broken during the shooting.
A fifth officer, Cpl. Casey Hoover with the Statesville Police Department, was also injured in the shooting. Hoover is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.
Timeline of Charlotte shooting
Around 1 p.m. on April 29, officers were attempting to serve a warrant to Hughes for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon at a home near the 5000 block of Galway Drive when they were "immediately" met by gunfire.
"When they approached that individual, they were met with gunfire," CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said. "Officers returned gunfire and struck the victim, who was later pronounced deceased in the front yard of the residence."
Jennings said Hughes fired shots at officers from the upstairs of the home in both the front and the back. Jennings said Hughes was later shot down in the front yard of the home, where he died.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police recovered 100 shell casings, an AR-15 rifle and a .40-caliber handgun from the home, according to Jennings. Authorities are working to learn where the guns were bought. Authorities also recovered ammunition and magazines for the weapons at the scene.
Hughes was wanted for possession of a firearm by a felon and felony flee to elude out of Lincoln County, North Carolina. Records show he was convicted of felony breaking and entering in Person County in 2009. He was convicted again in 2012 in Alamance County for possession of a firearm by a felon.
Hughes also had a pending case in Person County for possession of a firearm by a felon and marijuana possession. An order for his arrest was issued in February 2023 after he failed to appear in court.
According to Jennings, a total of 12 Charlotte officers fired weapons, and all have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard policy in officer-involved shootings.
How to help
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation has set up a Help Our Heroes Fund for the four law enforcement officers killed and the four officers injured. For those wishing to send personal gifts, cards or item donations, they can be delivered or mailed to 601 East Trade St. For any inquiries, call Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at 704-336-5320.
Back the Blue has started a GoFundMe campaign to assist assist the families and law enforcement officers affected by Monday's shooting. Gadi Adelman with Back The Blue NC said there is still something people can do if they cannot afford a donation.
