A police officer was shot and killed at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex in North Carolina during an incident that took place in the emergency department. The officer, identified as Roger Smith, succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting, which has left the community in shock. Law enforcement officials reported that a suspect is in custody following the incident. Witnesses described a heavy police presence at the hospital after the shooting, which took place in what is typically considered one of the safest environments. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the events surrounding this tragic occurrence.