New State Rulings Support Widow of Police Officer Lost in Raleigh Tragedy
Raleigh, N.C. — In a heartrending decision following a devastating tragedy, the state has declared the widow of a police officer killed in a horrifying mass shooting in Raleigh eligible to receive his pension, recognizing their unregistered common law marriage. The late officer, who valiantly served his community, lost his life while responding to the crisis that unfolded on a quiet suburban street in North Carolina’s capital. The officer, a dedicated veteran of the Raleigh …