Paying Tribute to Fayetteville’s First African-American Police Officer

In 1928, Lem McPherson, Fayetteville’s first African-American police officer, was shot in the line of duty. Kyle Kellams interviews Sgt. Craig Stout from Fayetteville Police Department to learn more about the tragedy and the legacy McPherson left behind. For more information regarding McPherson, click here.
Transition Music: 
“Elegy” by New York Ska Jazz Ensemble