PITTSVILLE, Md. (Grey Information) – A deputy in Maryland was killed within the line of responsibility, based on the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Workplace.

The sheriff’s workplace stated Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was gunned down Sunday evening whereas attempting to apprehend a fugitive who was wished on a number of felony warrants in a number of jurisdictions.

Hilliard was a 16-year veteran regulation enforcement officer. He would have celebrated his forty second birthday on June 22.

“This loss exacts an unlimited emotional toll on the Sheriff’s Workplace household, however we’ll do what is important and correct to honor Glenn and assist those that knew and liked him,” the sheriff’s workplace wrote on Fb. “Courageous women and men like Glenn Hilliard put their lives in peril on daily basis to guard our households, and I’m extraordinarily grateful to them for protecting our communities secure.”

Based on the sheriff’s workplace, the fugitive was captured after an intensive manhunt by dozens of regulation enforcement officers from all through the area.

Hilliard leaves behind a spouse and three kids.

“Our hearts and prayers exit to Glenn’s household throughout this tough time,” the sheriff’s workplace wrote.

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