Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon, Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer Tyler Avery Herndon

Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, December 11, 2020

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Tyler Avery Herndon

Police Officer Tyler Herndon was shot and killed while he and other officers responded to a burglary in progress at a car wash at 313 Beatty Drive at about 3:30 am.

The subject, 25, was shot and wounded by other officers on the scene. He was charged with first-degree murder. On July 3, 2022, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

The incident occurred two days before Officer Herndon's birthday.

Officer Herndon served with the Mount Holly Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents, sister, grandparents, and girlfriend.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

burglary

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This young man was from Kings Mountain,NC which is where I’m from. I have kids that went to school with Officer Herndon. And my youngest son also serves now as Sheriffs Deputy, Sgt Tyler Chapman, Lincoln Co Sheriff where he has been now for several years. My son began career with Shelby PD, NC and was on duty with
K-9 Officer Tim Bracken was killed serving a warrant on a felon on Sept 10,2016. The dirt bag ambushed Bracken and shot him close range. The house where he died is almost center downtown, a block from Shelby PD Office. Those officers are faced with that spot daily much like Officer Herndons fellow officers are. As a very proud mom of a Deputy and seeing all that they face today it’s hard to think when you see these brave men and women go out daily to fight for us. They are a precious commodity and we need to be in prayer and always greet and thank these people who are our local “military” who keep our homelands safe.
To the Herndon family I say thank you and bless you for the sacrifices made by your son and your family. I live in Oak Grove area I believe near you and know your son will not be forgotten. As family of those who work to protect we are proud and know that I am proud to be part of the extended family of the officers and security and workers who put their life on the line daily.
God Bless

Deanna Brown
Mother of a current officer who knew your son

September 29, 2025