FRANKLIN, N.C. — A 21-year-old Franklin police officer, Marcus McCarson, died in an off-duty motorcycle accident on Thursday.
According to the Franklin Police Department, the crash occurred while McCarson was riding his motorcycle. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but McCarson could not be revived.
Authorities confirmed that McCarson had recently become a father, welcoming his daughter, Azzi, just two months ago. The police department expressed deep condolences, stating, “He was cherished by his own family and his wife Abby’s family, who treated him like their own. Marcus was loved like a little brother by everyone here at the PD.”
McCarson joined the Franklin Police Department in December 2021 after serving in the United States Marine Corps. The department highlighted his dedication to law enforcement and his professionalism while serving the community.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.