Shelby Community Remembers Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty One Year Ago Today

SHELBY, NC — People are remembering a Shelby Police officer who died in the line of duty one year ago today.

Officer Tim Brackeen was shot while serving a warrant on September 10, 2016. Two days later, Brackeen died from his injuries.

The Mayor of Shelby declared today a day of remembrance. Family, friends, and Shelby officers held a memorial service to honor him.

Officer Brackeen was a K-9 officer for the Shelby Police Department for over 12 years.