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As many as 15 schools in Orlando, Florida have been placed on lockdown as authorities pursue a suspect who shot and killed an off-duty police officer at a Walmart in Pine Hills. | As many as 15 schools in Orlando, Florida have been placed on lockdown as authorities pursue a suspect who shot and killed an off-duty police officer at a Walmart in Pine Hills. |
The Orlando Police department confirmed one of their officers was shot on Monday morning. | The Orlando Police department confirmed one of their officers was shot on Monday morning. |
The off-duty officer tried to stop a shoplifter at a Pine Hills Walmart, when the man opened fire, according to witnesses quoted by local media. | The off-duty officer tried to stop a shoplifter at a Pine Hills Walmart, when the man opened fire, according to witnesses quoted by local media. |
The female officer was shot multiple times, and passed away. Her name has not been released yet. | The female officer was shot multiple times, and passed away. Her name has not been released yet. |
Police have identified the suspect as Markeith DaMangzlo Loyd, who is also wanted for a December murder of a pregnant woman. | Police have identified the suspect as Markeith DaMangzlo Loyd, who is also wanted for a December murder of a pregnant woman. |
With Loyd at large, authorities have placed area schools on lockdown, with local media reporting up to 15 schools affected. | With Loyd at large, authorities have placed area schools on lockdown, with local media reporting up to 15 schools affected. |
Another officer is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while responding to the shooting, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to local media. |