
A suspect has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a police officer in the emergency room of a North Carolina hospital on Saturday, authorities said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Officer Roger Smith was shot and killed while on duty at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex in the town of Garner at 9 a.m. after a “struggle,” WakeMed Health & Hospitals said in a statement. Police said he was 59. Benji Martin Jr.
Main Idea: A North Carolina police officer was shot and killed at a hospital emergency room after a struggle, and a suspect has been charged with murder.
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The killing of Officer Roger Smith at WakeMed may make patients and workers feel less safe in hospitals and could increase security costs for communities and taxpayers.
The quick response by WakeMed staff and police may help hospitals review safety steps and reduce the risk of similar violence.
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