Officer Killed at WakeMed Garner, Suspect Charged

On November ninth, a tragic incident at WakeMed Garner Healthplex resulted in the death of Officer Roger Smith, a fourteen-year veteran. The shooting occurred during a struggle with Benji Martin Junior, who has been charged with murder. Martin also sustained injuries and is under medical supervision. Officer Smith was hailed as a hero for his actions during the disturbance. WakeMed is providing support to its staff and the community as the Garner Police and State Bureau of Investigation conduct a joint investigation into the incident. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.