A Maryland sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed on duty Sunday night as he tried to arrest a fugitive, authorities said. Wicomico County First Class Deputy Glenn Hilliard, 41, spotted the suspect leaving a Pittsville apartment complex and chased him, the sheriff’s office said. While trying to apprehend the suspect, Hilliard was shot dead. Following an extensive manhunt, authorities arrested the suspect. Authorities did not immediately name the suspect, who is said to be wanted on multiple warrants in multiple jurisdictions. An earlier warning from the sheriff’s office said a man named Austin Davidson was wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting on Gumboro Street in Pittsville that night. Davidson, who was considered armed and dangerous, was later identified, according to the sheriff’s office. ALABAMA SHOOTING SCHOOL OFFICER SHOT, KILLED “SUSPECTIVE” OUT OF SCHOOL: REPORT No further information was immediately available. First-class deputy Glenn Hilliard, 41, was a 16-year-old law enforcement veteran. He is survived by his wife and three children. (Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office) Hilliard, a 16-year-old law enforcement veteran, is survived by his wife and three children. He had just been taken back on patrol on request, the sheriff’s office said. “Brave men and women like Glenn Hilliard risk their lives every day to protect our families and I am extremely grateful to them for keeping our communities safe,” the sheriff’s office said. Austin Davidson is wanted for questioning over the Pitsville, Maryland shooting. Davidson, who was considered armed and dangerous, was later identified, authorities said. (Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office) CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION The sheriff’s office remembered Hilliard as an “incredible man.” “As an organization, we are devastated by this absurd and tragic murder,” the agency said. “This loss brings a huge emotional price to the Sheriff’s family, but we will do whatever is necessary and right to honor Glenn and support those who knew and loved him.” Hilliard would be celebrating his 42nd birthday next week.
