Read this.
This is the obituary for Alden Elliott, one of the officers who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday.
His 12-year-old son, Theo, wrote it.
Please pray for this boy, his mother, their family and friends. 💔🙏🏼
Hunter Sáenz
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Hunter Sáenz
@Hunt_Saenz
Texas Native. Cuse Grad. Dog Dad. | SU ➡️ WI ➡️ NC | Reporter covering crime & court @wsoctv Story Ideas/Tips: [email protected]
Charlotte, NC
Joined August 2013
- This is Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks. His colleagues called him TW. He was killed yesterday while helping to serve a warrant. Please pray for his family, including his wife and four kids, and his colleagues. @wsoctv
- 🏳️🌈Stepping out of the dark for a colorful life ahead🏳️🌈 Today’s the day. I’m finally free. I’m the same Hunter you’ve always known, I’m just exhausted from hiding this part about me. I know it’s my time. #pride #beyou #loveislove 📸: @KurtDowswell
- This morning The Tunnel to Towers Fallen First Responder Home Program announced they plan to pay off the mortgage or provides a mortgage-free home for the families of the 4 slain officers who were killed in the line of duty here in Charlotte on Monday. @wsoctv @Tunnel2Towers
- #BREAKING: In a letter to city leaders & the mayor, the CharMeck FOP is requesting the National Guard be sent to #Charlotte. The FOP cites 15 homicides since the death of Iryna Zarutska. "The current crime-fighting strategies and strained staffing are unsustainable." @wsoctv
- Replying to @Hunt_SaenzFire continues to burn. At one point a woman on a loud speaker asked protesters to block the street so firefighters couldn’t get in if they responded. No authorities are around. Protesters are huddled. @wcnc
00:00 - A flag along with flowers is now lying at the steps outside CMPD headquarters in uptown, paying tribute to Officer Joshua Eyer while also showing support for his brothers and sisters in blue. @wsoctv
- Here we go... #JustIn: #firstinthenation votes are in. Dixville Notch, NH residents have spoken 5 voters in the community Trump: 0 Biden: 5 @wcnc
- Reporter reminder: keep your head on a swivel. @PSimmons36 and I are ok. We weren't hit. But someone thought it'd be ok to throw a glass bottle at us while we did our jobs. I could care less about your motive. Frankly, nobody deserves to feel threatened while doing their job.
00:00 - #BREAKING CMPD confirms that Officer Joshua Eyer has died from his injuries after being shot earlier today. He leaves behind a wife and 3 year-old-boy. Last month he was awarded officer of the month. Please pray for his family and CMPD.
- The married life begins ❤️ What a love-filled weekend. We can’t thank our friends and family enough for a weekend we will never forget in a city we adore. #husbands #married #charlotte #clt #loveislove 📸: @south_nc
- PERSONAL NEWS: I’m so pumped to say I’ll be sticking around #Charlotte & joining the incredible team at WSOC Channel 9. I’ll start behind the scenes in mid-June & will be back on air this fall! So thankful & excited to get to continue covering this city I’ve fallen in love with.
