Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon

Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon | Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon | Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina
Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina
Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon | Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina
Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon | Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina
Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon

Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, December 11, 2020

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Tyler Avery Herndon

Police Officer Tyler Herndon was shot and killed while he and other officers responded to a burglary in progress at a car wash at 313 Beatty Drive at about 3:30 am.

The subject, 25, was shot and wounded by other officers on the scene. He was charged with first-degree murder. On July 3, 2022, he was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

The incident occurred two days before Officer Herndon's birthday.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

burglary

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The Thin Blue Line is tattooed on the heart of every officer's family member. It is real. It is powerful. It is a solemn community. It brings us pride. It brings us sorrow.
This time it has brought great great heart break to our close Mount Holly community. The blue house lights and all the yard signs have been glorious to see!
RIP Officer Herndon. I pray peace for your family.

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