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Milus Terry Lyles, a 32-year-old police officer from Charlotte, North Carolina, was tragically killed on August 5, 1990. Officer Lyles, who had served in law enforcement for just over two and a half years, was shot and killed by a man he had arrested. The suspect, who had managed to conceal a .22 caliber handgun in his underwear when searched, opened fire from the backseat of the patrol car while still handcuffed. Officer Lyles was struck in the back of his bullet-proof vest twice. After the pat ...Read More
Victim Details

Milus Terry Lyles

Male

White / Caucasian

Charlotte

NC

1990-08-05

32

Milus

Terry Lyles

12/25/2025