Orlando Officer Killed, Deputy Dies In Crash In Search For Suspect
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Orlando police say a 17-year veteran officer who was shot while on duty has died.
She has been identified as Master Sergeant Debra Clayton.
Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, wkd dayshift patrol, will be missed beyond words. She always had a smile/high five 4 every/kid she came across. pic.twitter.com/XUp1Z2RcFY
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
A manhunt is underway for the suspect, Markeith Loyd, who is wanted by the Orange County Sheriff's Office for the December murder of a pregnant woman.
Police say Loyd shot Clayton around 7:17 a.m. outside a Walmart.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy sheriff was also killed in motorcycle crash while searching for Loyd.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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