Neighbors pay respect to officer killed in the line of duty

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

On April 29, police officers attempted to serve a warrant in a Charlotte neighborhood. The suspect opened fire, killing four officers.

The final memorial service for the slain officers was Monday afternoon for North Carolina State Correctional Officer Sam Poloche. The service was held at First Baptist Church.

Members of the community and law enforcement gathered near the church in front of the memorial to pay respects during the funeral procession.

Donald Barringer was one of the participants in the procession.

Barringer grew up in Charlotte and regularly attends events throughout the Queen City, capturing moments that are important to many people’s lives.

“Whatever’s going on in the city, I’m there,” Barringer said. “I did the breast cancer walk because my aunt died of breast cancer.”

But on Monday, Barringer did something different. He took part in the funeral procession for Poloche.

Barringer said he lives near the neighborhood where the shootings occurred.

“It was sad,” Barringer said.

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

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

Barringer said this was the first time he had attended a procession for a fallen police officer.

“I won’t forget that,” Barringer said.

Barringer said he would show his videos to relatives who were unable to pay their respects at the procession.