DUPLIN COUNTY/SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) -- A man who is accused of shooting and killing a Greensboro officer at a Food Lion on Monday was arrested at the Duplin County and Sampson County line, law enforcement officials say. At 10:45 a.m., Greensboro police say they got a report about a possible person with a handgun inside the Food Lion on the 4700 block of Lawndale Drive. At about 11 a.m., shots were fired in the store, killing Horan. ‘Rest easy’: Piedmont Triad responds after officer killed in shooting at Greensboro Food Lion Greensboro City Councilmember Zack Matheny was the first to confirm to FOX8 that there was a shooting. Police say the shooting took place inside the Food Lion. In a statement on social media, Gov. Roy Cooper said, "I am in contact with local and state law enforcement regarding the shooting involving a Greensboro Police Officer. We have sent significant state law enforcement personnel who are helping with the response." A Food Lion spokesperson said in a statement: Food Lion is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred at our store located at 4709 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. We express our deepest condolences to the officer’s family and friends. As this is an active investigation, we are directing all questions to local law enforcement. Food Lion is cooperating with authorities and the store will remain closed while the police investigation continues. We are providing resources to support our associates during this difficult time. Watch: Witness recounts officer-involved shooting in Greensboro Food Lion About Officer Horan Greensboro Police Department highlights Officer Michael Horan on Coast Guard Day (GPD)Greensboro Police Department highlights Officer Michael Horan on Coast Guard Day (GPD)Greensboro Police Department highlights Officer Michael Horan on Coast Guard Day (GPD)Greensboro Police Department highlights Officer Michael Horan on Coast Guard Day (GPD) Officer Michael Horan worked for Greensboro police for seven years. He was hired in September 2017 to start the 103 PBIC Academy. In 2019, Horan received a lifesaving award for rescuing a father and son from rip currents while on vacation with his family in Emerald Isle. "Michael was sitting on the beach while vacationing on Emerald Isle with his family when he heard a male voice shouting for help," according to Beach Haven Beach Patrol, of which he was formerly a member. "Mike's training took over and he immediately identified that not one but two victims were caught in the deadly vice of a rip current. Michael sprang into action immediately and swam to the victims ... Michael brought both victims back to shore completely ignoring the enormous danger to himself. The man and his 12-year-old son are [alive] today due to Mike's truly heroic efforts. For his heroism, Michael received the Greensboro Police Department's Medical Life Saving Award for 2018. Congratulations Mike, your daughter was lucky enough to see how courageous her father really is in action and should be as proud of you as we all are. Well done Mike!" Horan also served 18 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, since January 2000, and was an active reservist. According to GPD, while serving with the U.S. Coast Guard, Horan conducted New York City and Washington D.C. harbor defense operations in the days following the Sept. 11 attacks. He was part of the first Coast Guard Counter-Terrorism unit in Seattle. He has been stationed in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, St. Thomas US Virgin Islands, New York and New Jersey where he conducted counter-terror, counter-narcotics and counter human trafficking missions. From June 1995 to 2017, Horan served as a lieutenant, lifeguard and instructor at the Beach Haven Beach Patrol in Beach Haven, New Jersey.  During the Monday news conference, Greensboro Patrol Bureau Assistant Chief MJ Harris said, "He was a husband, a father, a son, a friend and much more to his family. .... He was an excellent officer. He had an outstanding reputation inside the department and in the community." Greensboro City Manager and former Greensboro Office Trey Davis said, "In a word, we're heartbroken." The Greensboro Police Officers Association set up a Help A Hero fundraiser in Horan's memory. All proceeds will go to his immediate family.