Police Officer Roger Smith, age 59

Lost to gun violence on November 8, 2025 in Garner, North Carolina.

Police Officer Smith had served with the WakeMed Campus Police & Public Safety Department for 14 years and had previously served with the Knightdale Police Department for 16 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

https://thencbeat.com/wakemed-officer-roger-smith-killed-garner-healthplex/

News sources:

ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man accused of killing WakeMed police officer was also shot in altercation, Garner police say
wfmynews2.com: WakeMed officer killed in shooting inside hospital emergency lobby, officials say
WXII: WakeMed Garner campus officer dies after shooting; suspect charged, officials say
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/active-shooter-investigation-at-wakemed-garner-november-2025/
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