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$60,000 Reward Offered For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Orlando Officer

ORLANDO, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Authorities in Orlando are offering a reward of up to $60,000 for information in an effort to locate a suspect in the shooting death of an Orlando police officer Monday.

A massive manhunt is underway for 41-year-old Markeith Loyd, who police say is "armed and extremely dangerous."

Loyd is suspected in the death of Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, who police said was shot and killed in the line of duty near a Walmart in Orlando. Police Chief John Mina says Loyd also is wanted in the slaying of a pregnant woman.

Orlando police posted a picture of Clayton on Twitter saying she will "be missed beyond words." In another tweet by police, Clayton is seen in a picture posing with two children and another man.

"This is how we know and remember Sergeant Debra Clayton," the post said, adding, "She always had a smile for kids and always took a moment to interact" with the community.

Meanwhile, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings told a press conference that an Orange County deputy sheriff was also killed Monday when another vehicle turned in front of the deputy, who was riding a motorcycle in pursuit of the suspect.

"Based on eyewitness testimony, he had a green light. He was not traveling at any inordinate rate of speed," Demings said.

In another tweet, police called the deaths of both Clayton and the deputy a "tragic irony" because they died on law enforcement appreciation day.

Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect to call authorities.

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