As National Police Week comes to an end, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police spent the day paying tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.This comes just two and a half weeks after four officers were killed, and five others injured, in a shootout in Charlotte. It happened on April 29, as officers were serving a warrant.Those officers were among those remembered and honored Friday.The national anthem rang out from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Kelvin Moore, as he helped honor his own who were killed in the line of duty.”We honor those that have given their lives and we lift up their families and friends,” said Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Vincent Ross. “And we ask for peace of mind, comfort for their lives, and strength for their journey.” A remembrance ceremony at the police memorial was followed by a peace officer’s memorial service and a wreath laying ceremony in honor …
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police honor those killed in line of duty [Video]
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