Nation Mourns as North Carolina Tragedy Claims Lives of Four Officers

A poignant tribute by a 12-year-old son highlights the personal losses behind a deadly law enforcement incident.

William 'Alden' Elliott and three other officers were fatally shot in Charlotte while serving an arrest warrant.
The assailant, armed with a high-powered rifle, was also killed during the exchange of gunfire.
Elliott, remembered as a devoted father and hero, was honored in his son's heartfelt obituary poem.
Community and family support pours in, with a memorial service scheduled and donations requested for the officer's son.
The incident marks one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. law enforcement in recent years.