Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More. The man accused of shooting and killing Greensboro Police Sgt. Philip Dale Nix will be held without bail after a first court appearance Tuesday. Jamere Justice Foster, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the case. Police arrested two others in connection with the Dec. Morrison is being held without bail. Prosecutors said Morrison has a criminal record that includes several breaking and entering charges.
The shooting happened at about 4 p. Police said the three suspects pulled up to the store and tried to steal five cases of beer when Nix, who was off duty, intervened.
Police say Foster shot the police sergeant, and the three drove away. They were the subject of a "Blue Alert" that rang on phones across much of North Carolina. The three had their first appearance before a judge in Guilford County Court Tuesday afternoon. A judge set their next court date for April 2. The governor ordered flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff through sunset Wednesday to honor Nix. Roy Cooper said. Sergeant Nix, who was off duty, was tragically gunned down on Saturday, December 30, , while attempting to stop a crime in progress," the association said.
Memorials have been set up to remember Nix at the Greensboro Police Department and at the Sheetz where he was shot. Wednesday at 5 p. Greene St. Open in Our App. Police arrested three people in connection with the Dec. Dale Nix. Greensboro Police Department. Philip Dae Nix was shot and killed Dec.
