The Raleigh Police Department identifies the injured officer as First Class Officer M.A. Gillick.  

Officer Gillick has been employed with the RPD since June 2022 and proudly served our country in the Army as a Captain in Field Artillery with the 82nd Airborne. He was honorably discharged from the Army and joined the RPD in June 2022.      

Officer Gillick is currently in critical condition and receiving exceptional care from the Wake Med Team.  

The RPD expresses its most profound gratitude for the extraordinary care he is receiving and continues to ask for prayers from the community as he continues to heal.   

“The outpouring of support to Officer Gillick and the entire RPD family from the community has been wonderful. We are blessed by a community that embraces one of our own during this challenging time. Officer Gillick’s family has shown tremendous strength, composure, and resilience during this difficult time. The family asks for privacy as they continue to stand by Officer Gillick.” -Chief Estella Patterson.  

Cards and well-wishes can be sent to the Raleigh Police Department, Attention: Shelly Owens, 6716 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, 27615