Harford County Sheriff suspects deputies were targeted over police uniforms

Two Harford County sheriff’s deputies have died following a shooting late Wednesday morning in Abingdon, Md.

According to the Baltimore Sun, two sheriff’s deputies were shot and killed inside and near a Panera restaurant. The suspect, 67-year-old David Brian Evans, was shot and killed nearby by responding deputies.

RECAP: Just after noon today, deputies in Harford County were involved in a shooting. https://t.co/6YfqamqWvn #breaking

— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) February 10, 2016

Breaking News: car shot out surrounded by bullet casings. At Harford County Scene right now pic.twitter.com/8gRNuj4iYf

— Kathleen Cairns (@CairnsKcairns) February 10, 2016

Report of shots fired at the Panera Bread came into @Harford_Sheriff office just before noon.

— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) February 10, 2016

.@Harford_Sheriff reports that 1146am office responded to Panera BRead in Abingdon. Shots were fired and deputy was struck

— WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore (@wbaltv11) February 10, 2016

@Harford_Sheriff dept says restaurant was full, and patrons were not injured.

— Jessica Kartalija (@JessKartalija) February 10, 2016

.@Harford_Sheriff says a 2nd deputy responding was shot and the suspect was also killed: https://t.co/6Yfqam9lDP

— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) February 10, 2016

Horrible story out of Harford County tonight. Please keep these two deputy's families in your thoughts tonight.

— Lowell Melser (@MelserWBAL) February 10, 2016

COMPLETE COVERAGE: An emotional scene. @AvajoyeWJZ at Shock Trauma, where one of the deputies died from his injuries.

— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) February 10, 2016

The 2 officers shot in Md. today have died. Suspect identified as 67-yr-old wanted for assaulting police in Florida. https://t.co/xlB6WFxmhM

— Julie Zauzmer (@JulieZauzmer) February 10, 2016

The First Lady & I send our prayers to the families & loved ones of the brave deputies who lost their lives today. pic.twitter.com/cR61VvJdHj

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) February 10, 2016

@Harford_Sheriff Please extend our deepest gratitude to the families of your fallen officers for the sacrifice of their loved ones

— Baltimore City FOP (@FOP3) February 10, 2016

Sheriff believes deputy was targeted, saying "the suspect took that action because he was in a police uniform." https://t.co/ytxhZ32q1T

— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) February 10, 2016

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said at a press conference that he believes the deputy at Panera was targeted, saying “the suspect took that action because he was in a police uniform. He was certainly targeting them.” The Baltimore Sun reported one patron as saying that she and her daughter “saw a guy who looked like he’s homeless, disheveled. She said he’s seen him in there before. To her, it looked like the cop was talking to the man and then shooting started.”

Sheriff says the suspect, David Evans, had warrant in Florida for assault on a police officer

— Shelley Orman (@ShelleyOFox45) February 10, 2016

Sheriff: there are no words to describe what they're going through now. Thanking everyone for prayers and support.

— Shelley Orman (@ShelleyOFox45) February 10, 2016

The sun sets over Abingdon MD after the death of two sheriffs deputies. Team coverage tonight FOX45 at 10pm pic.twitter.com/oGiltEVwOF

— Kathleen Cairns (@CairnsKcairns) February 10, 2016

Sheriff: suspect also killed is david brian evans, 67 yrs, had 2 outstanding warrants #breaking @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/E2fqH7iXGp

— Kim Dacey WBAL (@kimdaceywbal) February 10, 2016

@HarfordExec Barry Glassman orders #Harford flag flown at half-staff in honor of #Harford County sheriff's office deputies; 2 fallen heroes.

— Harford County Gov't (@HarfordCountyMD) February 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with #HCSO https://t.co/jxofWhRp9q

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 10, 2016

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