A North Carolina police officer was shot and killed inside a grocery store.

A North Carolina police officer died Monday morning. when an armed man opened fire inside the Greensboro Food Lion grocery store.

Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan, 44, responded to a call about a man with a gun inside the store at about 11 a.m., according to the department. During the confrontation, Horan was fatally shot.

The situation is currently under investigation. According to the police

A suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting.

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Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan died after responding to a call about a man with a gun at Food Lion.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. But it did not immediately respond to a request for suspect information.

The department describes Horan as a loving and caring husband and father. “Outstanding reputation” within the department and community

“We ask that you keep his family, friends and fellow officers in your thoughts and prayers,” a spokesperson said Monday afternoon.

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A Food Lion spokesperson expressed regret in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.

“Food Lion is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred at our store located at 4709 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro,” the company wrote in a statement. “We offer our deepest condolences to the officer’s family and friends.”

An officer was shot and killed at the Food Lion on Lawndale Drive in Greensboro. North Carolina (Google Maps)

Food Lion says it is cooperating with authorities. and the store will remain closed.

“We are providing resources to support our associates during this difficult time,” the statement said.

Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina Responding to the shooting incident (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

In a statement published on social media North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper noted that he is in contact with local and state law enforcement regarding the shooting.

“We deployed key state law enforcement officials who assisted in the response,” Cooper said.

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Horan has worked for the Greensboro Police Department since 2018, according to officials.