Tragic news out of Palm Beach county:
Two officers killed in Hurricane Irma evacuation zone crash. They were both on duty. Let's take a moment to recognize these heroes #IRMA pic.twitter.com/NZmYORZVK8
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) September 10, 2017
We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more.
Update:
Saddened by loss of @HCsheriff Deputy Julie Ann Bridges & @FL_Corrections Sgt Joseph Ossman. We honor those working 24/7 to keep us safe.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 10, 2017
Earlier in the day, officers helped with evacuations:
PBSO assisted in evacuating the citizens of the Tri-City area, but not without going door to door first to check up on everyone. #IRMA. pic.twitter.com/rbSdJkSJMr
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) September 10, 2017
Good work:
Our Deputies are helping Families in shelters while they're in line for some lunch. #Irma pic.twitter.com/BV2tTwdck8
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) September 10, 2017
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Editor’s note: This post and headline have been updated.
