Shots Fired, Orlando Schools On Lockdown During COP-KILLER MANHUNT
The cop-killer is on the run and 15 schools are on lockdown
Police are scrambling as one officer has already died from gunshot wounds. The officer was shot in Pine Hills.
Reportedly, the off-duty officer detained a shoplifter at a Pine Hills Walmart. Witnesses say that the man immediately opened fire before fleeing. The female officer was shot multiple times.
The suspect has been named as Markeith DaMangzlo Lloyd. He is also wanted to the December murder of a pregnant woman.
While Lloyd is at large, 15 schools have been placed on lockdown. He is a dangerous man and is thought to be a risk to harm or take hostage those who may shield him.
The following schools are affected:
newstalkflorida: #BREAKING: 9 Orlando area schools on lockdown due to officer involved shooting w/ suspect(s) at l… pic.twitter.com/qLFPgBdDNo
— Pasco Revolution (@PascoRevolution) January 9, 2017
@orlandopolice Schools on lockdown include Gateway,Evans, Positive Pathways, Pine Hills Elem, Meadowbrook, Lockhart Elem & Lockhart Middle
— MOST Cyber Team (@MOSTCyberTeam) January 9, 2017
The story continues to unfold.
We have an officer shot and suspect(s) at large. Officer transported to hospital.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
#BREAKING Walmart employee told me someone was shoplifting & an off duty cop tried to stop them but was shot #fox35 pic.twitter.com/PK4bYVjwxp
— Jackie Orozco (@ReporterJackie) January 9, 2017
The Orlando Police Department family is heartbroken today. One of our own was taken in the line of duty. There are no words. pic.twitter.com/M48o1nnr4h
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
#BREAKING-flag-draped coffin leaving ORMC after @OrlandoPolice officer shot several times. No official word from OPD on her name. No words. pic.twitter.com/EKUiBXzoeC
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) January 9, 2017
BREAKING: OCSO seeking Markeith Loyd. Massive manhunt underway near Cinderlane and Rosemont. DO NOT APPROACH. Call 911. Murder suspect. pic.twitter.com/VaZFu6CXUG
— OCSO FL News (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 9, 2017
Com. Regina Hill says it was her Liaison officer who was shot. Hill was friends w/ the woman Markeith Loyd is accused of killing in Dec. pic.twitter.com/lMfqTeKDzg
— Cuthbert Langley (@CLangleyWFTV) January 9, 2017
We will continue to follow the story and provide updates as we have them.
SOURCE: [RT]