Orlando Police Officer Killed; Manhunt Underway
By AnneClaire Stapleton and Holly Yan
ORLANDO, Fla. (CNN)--An Orlando police officer was killed Monday and a manhunt is under way for the gunman who shot her, the Orlando Police Department said.
"The Orlando Police Department family is heartbroken today," OPD tweeted along with video of a flag-draped casket. "One of our own was taken in the line of duty. There are no words."
The department identified the slain officer as Master Sgt Debra Clayton, a 17-year veteran of the force.
BREAKING: Orlando police officer shot multiple times outside Walmart; suspect on the run https://t.co/hECQav0Jah pic.twitter.com/Jpa9LmJtEx
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Authorities have identified the suspect as Markeith Loyd.
At least 14 schools are on lockdown as the manhunt continues, Orange County Public Schools said.
Authorities say a deputy sheriff was also killed on Monday in motorcycle crash while searching for man Loyd, the Associated Press reports.
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