Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon

Tyler Avery Herndon

Police Officer Tyler Herndon was shot and killed while he and other officers responded to a burglary in progress at a car wash at 313 Beatty Drive at about 3:30 am.

The subject, 25, was shot and wounded by other officers on the scene. He was charged with first-degree murder. On July 3, 2022, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

The incident occurred two days before Officer Herndon's birthday.

Officer Herndon served with the Mount Holly Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents, sister, grandparents, and girlfriend.