Statesville

In 2019, the city of Statesville, N.C., sued the Illinois-based corporation over the size of the flag at an affiliate store.

“Many cities like Statesville have requested that Camping World and Gander Outdoors take down their American Flags,” the petition read.

David W. Onley, the police chief of Statesville in the Charlotte metropolitan area, expressed condolences Wednesday and “unwavering solidarity with our law enforcement brethren during this difficult time,” according to a statement released by his office.

Casey Hoover of the Statesville Police Department, who served on the task force.

Onley said the officer, who has worked for the Statesville police for eight years, is now stable and is expected to make a full recovery and “exemplifies the bravery and resilience of our law enforcement community.”