[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 215 (Friday, December 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
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               HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER JASON SHUPING

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a hero--
Concord Police Department Officer Jason Shuping.
  On the night of December 16, 2020, Officer Shuping was among the 
first law enforcement officers on the scene to respond to an attempted 
carjacking.
  The suspect opened fire, striking Officer Shuping and another first 
responder--Officer Kaleb Robinson.
  Though wounded, Officer Robinson, aged 23-years-old, stood guard over 
his fellow officer as other officers arrived on the scene and engaged 
the gunman. Robinson was rushed to the hospital and is expected to make 
a full recovery.
  Tragically, Officer Shuping lost his life, succumbing to the gunshot 
wound he sustained.
  Officer Shuping was just 25-years-old and had been with the Concord 
Police Department for 18 months.
  Prior to joining the department, Officer Shuping graduated from UNC 
Pembroke and East Rowan High School. He was an athlete in both high 
school and college, as well as a North Carolina scholar graduate.
  Officer Shuping not only leaves behind his loving family, but his 
entire Concord Police Department Family led by Chief Gary Gacek--an 
exceptional leader and my friend.
  Today, I urge my colleagues to join me in praying for the family of 
fallen Officer Shuping, as well as for healing for Officer Robinson and 
the entire Concord Police Department community.
  We will never forget the sacrifice of Officer Shuping and all those 
who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, 
as well as the sacrifice of their families.
  At this time, I ask my colleagues to join me to honor the life of 
Officer Shuping.

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