Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Get Started
SubscribeLogin
Published • loading... • Updated

WakeMed Officer Shot and Killed

Benji Martin Jr., 29, is charged with murder after shooting WakeMed officer Roger Smith during an altercation at a Garner healthcare facility, police said.

Summary by The Independent Tribune
GARNER — A WakeMed campus police officer was shot and killed Saturday morning in Garner.

3 Articles

abc11 Raleighabc11 Raleigh
Lean Left

Friends remember 'very kind' WakeMed officer killed as questions remain about Garner shooting

The circumstances surrounding the struggle and shooting inside a Garner healthcare facility this weekend remain unclear.

·Raleigh, United States
Read Full Article
Wral NewsWral News
Center

Procession held for WakeMed officer shot, killed while on duty

Law enforcement agencies came together in tribute to Roger Smith on Tuesday morning as dozens of vehicles helped escort his body to a Raleigh funeral home.

·Raleigh, United States
Read Full Article
The Independent TribuneThe Independent Tribune
Center

WakeMed officer shot and killed

GARNER — A WakeMed campus police officer was shot and killed Saturday morning in Garner.

Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Independent Tribune broke the news in on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

Garner icon

Garner

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
SearchBlindspot LogoBlindspotLocal