We are having a fresh update from our sources that a trooper named John Horton died during a traffic stop. According to the sources, the person who killed Trooper John Horton was his own brother. The incident took place on Monday, January 3. When John Horton was in charge of Highway Patrol Trooper. John and his driver were standing alongside the road in Mooresboro. Then suddenly, a fast-moving car came closer to both and hit hard. According to the sources, the car driver was John’s brother James Horton. After the incident, the state police reached the accident site. Where they found James Horton died at the spot with his driver.
Who Was John Horton? Why His Brother James Horton Killed Him?
Trooper John Horton was a veteran of the department. He has served 15 years as an officer. Along with it, His brother James Horton was also a trooper. It is very heart-breaking that both died in an accident.
According to the police reports, James Horton who struck the Patrol Trooper’s car died at the spot along with the driver of John. That moment john was alive and then the rescue team took him to the nearby.
Unfortunately, John couldn’t survive after the incident. According to the report, the injuries were too deep that the officer couldn’t resist the pain and died.
Employees of the NC Office of State Human Resources extend condolences to the family, friends and @NCSHP colleagues of Trooper John Horton, who died Monday during a traffic stop in Rutherford County. pic.twitter.com/fnIzydBw3U
— NC Human Resources (@Work4NC) January 4, 2022
What Is John Horton Cause Of Death? Has He Died In An Accident?
The veteran Trooper John Horton took his last breath in the hospital. Where he gave up life against severe injuries. On the other hand, His brother James Horton was found dead at the spot.
According to the sources, the driver has identified as 26 years old named Dusty Luke Beck was also found dead at the accident spot. For a while, the Highway was restricted by the police for the investigation purpose.
On social media. people are expressing their emotion toward the trooper who died when he was on duty. People are giving condolence messages to siblings and their close ones. At this moment, we haven’t got any statement regarding the trooper’s family member and friend.
END OF WATCH: We are remembering a 15-year veteran of the NC Highway Patrol, Trooper John Horton, who was killed during a traffic stop Monday night in Rutherford County. https://t.co/leZPKHFrCg pic.twitter.com/wY4oFZSNcu
— WBTV News (@WBTV_News) January 4, 2022
Is James Horton Arrested For Killing His Brother John Horton And A Driver?
The news of John Horton and his brother James Horton are trending on all social media. People are paying them respect and tribute. The state police have informed the family member of the trooper.
The Investigation officer and the highway patrol Collision have formed the unit. They said in the statement, “Our hearts are broken with the loss of our friend and or brother”. The trooper mates and officials have expressed their emotion toward the tragic incident of both Trooper John Horton and Trooper James Horton.
God may give peace to their soul. We have also our deep condolence to both siblings’ troopers. Till then, for more latest updates and fresh news keep following us on All Social Updates.