During a press conference, Southport Police Chief Thomas Vaughn identified the slain officer as Lt. Aaron Allan was a 6-year veteran with the department and he had nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience, CBS affiliate WTTV reports. He is survived by his wife and children.
"Today, Lieutenant Aaron Allan was doing what officers do each day: responding to the scene of an accident ready to help someone in their time of need. His death is a shocking and tragic reminder of the difficult, often dangerous work of police officers across Marion County. Together, our community