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Photos from CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer’s memorial service, procession in uptown Charlotte

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A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

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A processional for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer Joshua Eyer began on Friday at CMPD headquarters and made it’s way to First Baptist Church in uptown Charlotte for the memorial service. His body will be taken to Sharon Memorial Park follow the service to be laid to rest.

Eyer was among four victims of a shooting on Monday that left four law enforcement officers dead and four wounded when a US Marshals task force attempted to serve a warrant to Terry Clark Hughes Jr. on Galway Drive in east Charlotte.

A brochure for Officer Joshua Eyer who was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday 29, 2024.
A brochure for Officer Joshua Eyer who was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday 29, 2024. Jeff Siner mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Andrew Eyer, 3 yrs., waves to his father Joshua Eyer during his funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout.
Andrew Eyer, 3 yrs., waves to his father Joshua Eyer during his funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Andrew Eyer, 3 yrs., waves to his father Joshua Eyer casket during his funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout.
Andrew Eyer, 3 yrs., waves to his father Joshua Eyer casket during his funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Andrew Eyer, 3 yrs., is kissed by his mother, Ashley Eyer during the funeral for his father Joshua Eyer at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th.
Andrew Eyer, 3 yrs., is kissed by his mother, Ashley Eyer during the funeral for his father Joshua Eyer at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Ashley Eyer, left, wife of fallen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, speaks during her husband’s funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. At right, Joshua Eyer’s best friend Charlie Sardelli offers support. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th.
Ashley Eyer, left, wife of fallen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, speaks during her husband’s funeral at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. At right, Joshua Eyer’s best friend Charlie Sardelli offers support. Mourners gathered at First Baptist Church to honor slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Ashley Eyer places her hand on her husband Joshua Eyer’s casket after making remarks to mourners at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 3, 2024. Officer Eyer died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout.
Ashley Eyer places her hand on her husband Joshua Eyer’s casket after making remarks to mourners at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 3, 2024. Officer Eyer died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings speaks to the family of fallen CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer and three other law enforcement officers died on Monday, April 29, 2024 during and as a result of a standoff with a gunman.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings speaks to the family of fallen CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer and three other law enforcement officers died on Monday, April 29, 2024 during and as a result of a standoff with a gunman. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Mourners stand inside First Baptist Church for fallen CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer service.
Mourners stand inside First Baptist Church for fallen CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer service. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The funeral procession for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024.
The funeral procession for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
The funeral procession for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024.
The funeral procession for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A memorial service for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer begins at 10 a.m. Friday and is taking place at First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St.
A memorial service for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer begins at 10 a.m. Friday and is taking place at First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St. Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Pipers lead the processional of officer Joshua Eyer outside CMPD headquarters to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Pipers lead the processional of officer Joshua Eyer outside CMPD headquarters to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
The funeral procession for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024.
The funeral procession for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 3, 2024. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers march during the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers march during the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers line up for the processional of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Eyer on Friday to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
A horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers salute as a horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers salute as a horse-drawn carriage carries the body of officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers comfort each other outside First Baptist Church after the memorial service for officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers comfort each other outside First Baptist Church after the memorial service for officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Law officers comfort each other outside First Baptist Church after the memorial service for officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024
Law officers comfort each other outside First Baptist Church after the memorial service for officer Joshua Eyer on Friday, May3, 2024. Officer Eyer was killed while serving a warrant in east Charlotte on Monday, April 29, 2024 Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
A hearse carries the body of Officer Joshua Eyer leaves First Baptist Church to burial site at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout.
A hearse carries the body of Officer Joshua Eyer leaves First Baptist Church to burial site at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC on Friday, May 3, 2024. Officer Joshua Eyer who died from wounds sustained during a standoff with a gunman on Monday, April 29th. Three other law enforcement officers were also killed in the shootout. Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

This story was originally published May 3, 2024 at 10:20 AM with the headline "Photos from CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer’s memorial service, procession in uptown Charlotte."

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On April 29, 2024, a suspect being served a warrant fired a high-powered rifle at officers in Charlotte, killing four and injuring four others. Here is ongoing coverage from The Charlotte Observer.

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