Orlando Police Capture Cop Killer Markeith Loyd
After nine days Orlando police have captured the alleged cop killer Markeith Loyd, who was also wanted for killing a pregnant woman.
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
“We’ve got him!,” read the Orlando Police Department’s Twitter page on Tuesday. Loyd was wanted for the killing of Orlando Master Sgt. Debra Clayton on Dec. 9th.
Clayton was on duty by herself near a Walmart at around 7 a.m. when a citizen approached her saying a murder suspect was nearby. She found the suspect and pursued him, said police. That’s when Loyd opened fire on Clayton.
Orlando Police Chief John Mina said on Twitter that Loyd was placed in Clayton’s handcuff’s once caught.
Captured and wearing Lt. Debra Clayton’s handcuffs. https://t.co/NDzzczUqK6
— Chief John Mina (@ChiefJohnMina) January 18, 2017
The massive manhunt for Loyd, sparked by Clayton’s death, had rewards up to $125,000 available to anyone with information leading to his capture and arrest.
There were no further details available on Loyd’s arrest yet. Stay with News Talk Florida for new updates after a press conference is held.
All information will come from this Twitter account. No phone calls or emails please. pic.twitter.com/IIEUmHsBcR
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
