Nearly two hours later, authorities reported that the man was located driving in Johnston County. Deputies from the Johnston County and Sampson County sheriffs’ offices pursued the vehicle as it entered Sutton Town. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol intervened by executing a PIT maneuver to stop the car on I-40 near the Duplin County line. The unidentified man was apprehended without any further incident and is currently in custody.
Pending charges are under review by the authorities, with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) taking the lead in the investigation at the request of the Guilford County District Attorney.
In a separate development, individuals including President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gathered to pay their respects to three Florida deputies who lost their lives in a roadside crash.
The police department paid tribute to Horan, describing him as a devoted husband and father with an excellent standing within both the department and the community. A department spokesperson urged for thoughts and prayers for Horan’s family, friends, and colleagues.
A spokesperson from Food Lion expressed condolences following a tragic incident at one of their stores in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company conveyed sympathies to the family and friends of the officer involved and confirmed cooperation with law enforcement, with the store temporarily closed to aid in the investigation. Support resources are being provided to employees during this challenging period.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper communicated via social media that he is in communication with local and state law enforcement agencies in response to the incident. Cooper mentioned the deployment of substantial state law enforcement resources to assist with the situation.
Horan had been a member of the Greensboro Police Department since 2018, according to official sources.
