A police officer, Roger Smith, was shot and killed at WakeMed Garner Healthplex in North Carolina on Saturday morning during a struggle while on duty in the emergency department lobby. The suspect, Benji Martin Jr., 29, was arrested and charged with murder. Hospital officials expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to Smith’s family, while local authorities, including Governor Josh Stein and the Garner Police Chief, praised Smith’s dedication to public safety. Investigations are being led by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and Garner Police Department.
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