Orlando Police Thank Philly Officer For Portrait Of Fallen Sergeant
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Orlando Police Department tweeted a heartfelt thank you to Philadelphia Police and one of their officers for creating a beautiful portrait of a sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Master Sgt. Debra Clayton was shot and killed outside of a Walmart on Monday. She was a 17 year veteran of the force.
Orlando Police tweeted: 'This beautiful portrait of MSgt. Clayton created by Ofc. Castro from Philadelphia. @PhillyPolice We cannot thank you enough for the support.'
This beautiful portrait of MSgt. Clayton created by Ofc. Castro from Philadelphia. @PhillyPolice We cannot thank you enough for the support. pic.twitter.com/mx0oJa7oUC
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 12, 2017
Philadelphia Police responded via Twitter: 'We stand in mourning with the men and women of the @OrlandoPolice during this tragic time. We will forever honor the memory of MSgt. Clayton'
We stand in mourning with the men and women of the @OrlandoPolice during this tragic time. We will forever honor the memory of MSgt. Clayton https://t.co/Qzo8uqgiGZ
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) January 12, 2017
The manhunt continues for the suspect, Markeith Loyd, who is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in December.