CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Communities continue to show their support for officers who died in the line of duty. 

What You Need To Know

  • Communities are continuing to mourn four officers killed in the line of duty

  • The shootings occurred on April 29 in a Charlotte neighborhood 

  • The last memorial service took place on Monday for officer Sam Poloche

  • A Charlotte man attended the funeral procession to honor the fallen hero 

On April 29, law enforcement members were attempting to serve a warrant in a Charlotte neighborhood. The suspect opened fire, killing four officers. 

The final memorial service for the slain officers took place Monday afternoon for N.C. Adult Correctional Officer Sam Poloche. The service was held at First Baptist Church.

Community and law enforcement members gathered near the church ahead of the memorial to pay respects during the funeral procession.

Donald Barringer was one of the procession attendees. 

Barringer grew up in Charlotte and frequently attends events across the Queen City, recording moments important to many people's lives.

"Whatever [is] going on in the city, I'm with it," Barringer said. "I did the breast cancer walk because my aunt died of breast cancer."

But on Monday, Barringer did something different. He attended the funeral procession for Poloche. 

Barringer said he lives near the neighborhood where the shootings took place. 

"It was sad," Barringer said. 

The tragedy motivated Barringer to support those impacted by the shootings.

He showed up over an hour early to pay his respects to law enforcement.

Barringer said this was his first time attending a procession for a fallen police officer. 

"I ain't going to forget this," Barringer said. 

Barringer said he'll be showing his videos to loved ones who were unable to pay their respects at the procession. 

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