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WakeMed Officer Killed in Garner Hospital Lobby, Community Mourns

WakeMed Officer Killed in Garner Hospital Lobby, Community Mourns

A WakeMed campus police officer, Roger Smith, was shot and killed Saturday morning in the emergency department lobby at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex, authorities say. The incident, which left a person of interest hospitalized and now charged with murder, has raised urgent questions about hospital safety, emergency response, and support for health care workers across Wake County.

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Lisa Park
2 min read02:02 PM
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Lisa Park: Public health and social policy reporter focused on community impact, healthcare systems, and social justice dimensions.

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Population
Approximately 1,150,000 residents
County Seat
Raleigh, North Carolina
Coverage Area
857 square miles in central North Carolina

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