Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, December 23, 2024
Add to My HeroesMichael Horan
Police Officer Michael Horan was shot and killed while responding to a call of a man with a firearm at the Food Lion at 4709 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro around 11:00 a.m.
The suspect was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder.
Officer Horan was a United States Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Greensboro Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 157 ReflectionsI just read about this tragic loss in the Coast Guard Reservist Magazine. I'm so very sorry for your family's tremendous loss, and to suffer this right before Christmas. It is unimaginable. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Rest peacefully and God Bless you, brother.
Dpty J Helsley, Trooper(ret), USCGR ret.
Beaver Co. S.O., PSP, USCGR
June 25, 2025
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