Police are urging anyone with information on the suspect Markeith Loyd to call 1-800-423-TIPS. Do not approach the suspect, authorities say he is armed and dangerous.
Police have named a suspect in the shooting of an Orlando Police Department officer Monday. Orlando Police say the officer has died, and another Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in a traffic accident during the manhunt.
Orlando Police Sergeant Debra Clayton killed in the line of duty Monday.
The Orlando Police Department says the suspect shot and killed Master Sergeant Debra Clayton. Clayton was married and had two childen, and was a 17-year veteran of the OPD.
A motorcycle deputy was also killed this morning in the ensuing manhunt, says Sheriff Jerry Demings. The ID of that officer has not been released.
Police are asking people to avoid the area of Princeton Street and John Young Parkway, near a Pine Hills area Walmart.
The suspect was identified by police as Markeith Loyd. They’re asking anyone with information to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Markeith Loyd is the suspect who shot OPD officer this morning. Anyone w/info please call 1-800-423-TIPS @CrimelineFL pic.twitter.com/TeABsCsTh4 — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
Law Enforcement officials said they’ve been looking for the suspect for weeks. Orange County Deputies were seeking the whereabouts of Loyd in a murder case last month. “We’re going to bring this dirtbag to justice,” said Orlando Police Chief John Mina.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer calls today an official day of mourning.
“The shooting is a reminder that our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day,” said Dyer.
Orange County Public Schools said some schools are on lock down during the manhunt. Monitor the district’s Facebook page for updates on schools affected.
Additionally, several daycare centers are also on lock down, according to the Orlando Police Department, although this information may change: