Concord Police Officer Jason Shuping was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. His body passed through Concord and past CPD Headquarters in a processional to the funeral home.
Processional for Jason Shuping
A Hand written letter left at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Mayor Bill Dusch speaks softly to our reporter during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Trace Dorsey, 6, center, lays a poster at the memorial with Addie McGee, 4, left and Kynley McGee, 5, right following behind. The three made the poster together.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Trace Dorsey, Addie McGee and Kynley made this poster to honor Jason Shuping at the memorial outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Six-year-old Hayleigh Lecates lays flowers on the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Sgt. T. Allman, a Rowan County Deputy, lays flowers at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon as MPO J.D. Smith, with Rowan County Sheriff Department, waits to pay his respects on the right.
Processional for Jason Shuping
A toy police vehicle holds the balloons at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
One of the crowd gathered wipes away a tear as the processional on Cabarrus Avenue passes Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
A motorcycle escort leads the ambulance on Cabarrus Avenue during the processional Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
The ambulance carrying Officer Jason Shuping's body makes its way towards City Hall during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
The ambulance carrying Officer Jason Shuping's body passes City Hall during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
The ambulance carrying Officer Jason Shuping's body passes City Hall during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Mayor Bill Dusch, center, closes his eyes as the ambulance carrying Officer Jason Shuping's body passes during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
The ambulance carrying Officer Jason Shuping's body turns down Spring Street behind the crowd during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
One of the many decorations left at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
A coin left at the base of some flowers at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
From left, City Council members JC McKenzie and Ella Mae Small talk with Judge Marty McGee during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Citizens waved flags during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord Police Sgt. Greer holds his hand over his heart during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord Police officers salute as other cover the hearts during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Mayor Bill Dusch and other city officials cover their hearts during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord Police Officers salute and cover their hearts during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord Police Officers salute and cover their hearts during the processional on Cabarrus Avenue Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
The processional heads back up Union Street,as seen from Cabarrus Avenue, during the processional Thursday afternoon for Jason Shuping, the twenty-five-year-old Concord Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday night.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Tokens of respect left at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord's past Chief of Police Merl Hamilton pays his respects at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord's past Chief of Police Merl Hamilton walks past the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon after paying his respects and leaving a hero bracelet on the wall.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord's past Chief of Police Merl Hamilton left a hero bracelet next to the wreath on the wall at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
Processional for Jason Shuping
Concord's past Chief of Police Merl Hamilton left this hero bracelet on the wall at the memorial for Jason Shuping outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon. It reads, "Heroes Live Forever"
Processional for Jason Shuping
Jason Shuping's car was parked and draped outside of the police department in Concord on Thursday afternoon.
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