CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer early Wednesday morning on Interstate 85 in north Charlotte, according to CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings.
Jennings identified the fallen officer as CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin. She served the University City Division.
“Rest easy hero, we have watch from here,” Jennings tweeted.
Social media tributes for Goodwin have poured in Wednesday morning.
>> Scroll below to read the tributes from across the Carolinas
This morning, December 22nd 2021, our community suffered a great loss. Officer Mia Goodwin, 33, tragically lost her life...
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It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of @CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin. Officer Goodwin proudly served the University City Division. I ask for your thoughts and prayers for the family of Officer Goodwin and the CMPD family. Rest easy hero, we have watch from here. #EOW pic.twitter.com/uEGvT9liZd
— Chief Jennings (@cmpdchief) December 22, 2021
This is a day of sorrow for @CMPD and the entire City of Charlotte, as we mourn the loss of Officer Mia Goodwin. pic.twitter.com/GZeNxawBqD
— Mayor Vi Lyles (@CLTMayor) December 22, 2021
Statement from the City Manager on the passing of CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin: pic.twitter.com/foZEZT6Qgl
— City of Charlotte (@CLTgov) December 22, 2021
Our hearts are broken this morning as we learned of the tragic passing of @CMPD Mia Goodwin. Although your watch has ended, your good deeds, warm smile and engaging personality will live on.
— Charlotte Fire Dept. (@charlottefire) December 22, 2021
Our hearts are broken for our @CMPD family. We are sending our love and support after the death of Officer Mia Goodwin this morning. pic.twitter.com/OQz0aR67Es
— FBI Charlotte (@FBICharlotte) December 22, 2021
Our whole Medic family is heartbroken and is here to offer our support. https://t.co/4WqIjePpiJ
— Mecklenburg EMS (@MecklenburgEMS) December 22, 2021
From the men and women of ALARM, rest easy hero, you served proudly & selflessly. @CMPD & @charlottefire know that we stand with you during this sad, difficult time. #RestEasy #NeverForget #EOW https://t.co/3pHOcQx4K3
— Charlotte Fire Comms (@CFD_Alarm) December 22, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Goodwin. https://t.co/rQ1k9nixa4
— Cornelius Police Department (@CorneliusPD) December 22, 2021
The UNC Charlotte community joins the CMPD University City Division in mourning the loss of Officer Mia Goodwin. We send our deepest condolences to the Goodwin family and her fellow CMPD officers. https://t.co/YoUKm0PHca
— UNC Charlotte (@unccharlotte) December 23, 2021
From our HFD family - we stand with and hug on our @CMPD & @CharlotteFire families this morning. Rest peacefully hero. #EOW pic.twitter.com/iyx0UVbjOm
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) December 22, 2021
MCSO sends our deepest condolences to the family of CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin who proudly served the University City Division, @cmpdchief and the entire CMPD family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. #EOW pic.twitter.com/o0aGDkhh0D
— Meck Sheriff (@MeckSheriff) December 22, 2021
Terrible news received this morning due to a horrific traffic accident. Sending strength and love to the family and friends of Officer Goodwin. https://t.co/0j57dHmdE0
— Braxton Winston (He/Him) (@BraxtonWinston) December 22, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with @CMPD and all family and friends of Officer Mia Goodwin https://t.co/JbxFBNIe8Q
— Fort Mill Police (@FortMillPD) December 22, 2021
The Gastonia Police Department mourns with law enforcement across N.C. & across the U.S. after learning of this morning’s line of duty death of neighboring police agency @CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin.
— Gastonia Police (@GPDNC) December 22, 2021
Rest easy Officer Goodwin, we have the watch from here.#EOW https://t.co/sh3UHkFGxg pic.twitter.com/EsjpaqZUUK
Our thoughts and prayers go out to CMPD who lost one of their own this morning in a traffic accident. pic.twitter.com/523ZbNCdYk
— Union Road Fire (@UnionRoadVFD) December 22, 2021
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