Police Officer Joshua Michael Eyer, age 31

Lost to gun violence on April 29, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer served for 6-years. He was Officer of the Month in April 2024. He also served 12 years in the North Carolina Army National Guard (11-2011 thru 11-2023) as a Sgt. 1st Class, including 2 deployments to Afghanistan (2013-2014) & Kuwait (2019-2020). Thank you for your service & RIP.

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Dignity Memorial: Joshua Eyer Obituary - Charlotte, NC
Queen City News: ‘Made an incredible impact’: Fallen CMPD Officer of the Month Joshua Eyer served with NC National Guard for 12 years
Apr 30: https://www.wbtv.com: CMPD to honor the life, service of Officer Joshua Eyer
wcnc.com: Memorial service Friday for fallen CMPD officer
CBS17.com: CMPD officer, 3 with Marshal service killed, 4 officers hurt, 1 suspect dead in east Charlotte shooting
Apr 29: https://www.wbtv.com: ‘We lost heroes.’ CMPD officer, 3 US Marshal task force members killed in E CLT shootout; 4 hurt
WSOC TV: 4 officers killed, 4 shot during east Charlotte standoff
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