Truly awesome:
These are Lt. Debra Clayton's handcuffs. Markeith Loyd was placed in these when he was arrested. pic.twitter.com/3TKs9nw2lu
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
As Twitchy reported, Orlando Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, a wife and mother, was fatally gunned down Jan. 9 — National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day — by a man suspected of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend in December. A second officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, was killed on a motorcycle while pursuing the suspect.
That suspect got away in a hijacked car, but Orlando Police announced Tuesday night that they have suspect Markeith Loyd in custody.
UPDATE: Man wanted in shooting death of Orlando police officer in custody https://t.co/epjHXLEBsr via @travfed #FOXNewsUS pic.twitter.com/ARoSFhtvz4
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 18, 2017
We've got him! Markeith Loyd in OPD ICustody. Details to come. Media: stand by for details on press conference. pic.twitter.com/SVjFUEvNak
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/TuesdayTells/status/821510396406329345
Amen! Congrats to the guys and gals in Blue, well done!
— Uzca ?????? ☕ (@jorgeuzca) January 18, 2017
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#BREAKING Markeith Loyd in custody. We thank all citizens for their care and concern. Details to follow. Monitor @OrlandoPolice
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 18, 2017
Just after Loyd was apprehended, OPD @ChiefJohnMina called Lt. Debra Clayton's husband to tell him the news. pic.twitter.com/7Q84szDHDK
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
I just told the family of Deputy Norman Lewis about Markeith Loyd's arrest, loved one says "Thank you Jesus". pic.twitter.com/ZlVkmiaJ7J
— Troy Campbell (@TroyLeeCampbell) January 18, 2017
Only a few hours earlier, police were repeating their pledge never to give up on finding Loyd.
More than 1400 @CrimelineFL tips have come in so far. Search continues in earnest for Markeith Loyd. $100K reward. pic.twitter.com/sPlESEH00f
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 17, 2017
We are never going to give up on the search for Markeith Loyd @ChiefJohnMina pic.twitter.com/qjYc4NhLHD
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 17, 2017
Police are preparing for a news conference, but it doesn’t look like there’s any question that Loyd wasn’t happy about being brought in.
Markeith Loyd yelling about being beat up while being taken into custody. #wftv pic.twitter.com/zvBcHbXt4r
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) January 18, 2017
#Accused #cop #killer #MarkeithLoyd in #custody, tells the #media "they beat me up" as he's taken into #jail #Fox35 pic.twitter.com/WBD85ZIk3q
— Kirstin Delgado (@KirstinWINKNews) January 18, 2017
People are driving by OPD honking, cheering, and giving ????!! Celebrations in the streets tonight with Markeith Loyd in custody! @WFTV pic.twitter.com/Bc45ULT5LM
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) January 18, 2017
These are the guns Markeith Loyd had in his possession when he was captured. That a high-capacity drum which holds up to 100 rounds. pic.twitter.com/PDOV6XIyFn
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
Markeith Loyd was wearing body armor when he was apprehended. And had these guns in his possession. pic.twitter.com/eoDAo8Xg2S
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
This community has been emotionally impacted by these events. They will sleep better tonight. @OrangeCoSheriff Demings pic.twitter.com/rYBhCG5hCb
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
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