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Officer shot in the head, manhunt underway

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Officials and law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are reacting after a 26-year-old Daytona Beach Police officer was shot while investigating a suspicious vehicle.The officer, who was shot in the head, was taken to a Halifax Health Medical Center. Officials say the officer is out of surgery and in critical condition, though has shown some improvement.Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings released the following statement: “I woke up today to the sad news of the senseless shooting of a Daytona Beach police officer and I offer my prayers for his full recovery. As a Central Florida community, we stand in support of the officer, his family and agency during these challenging times. We must work together to get violent criminals off our streets.”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —

Officials and law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are reacting after a 26-year-old Daytona Beach Police officer was shot while investigating a suspicious vehicle.

The officer, who was shot in the head, was taken to a Halifax Health Medical Center. Officials say the officer is out of surgery and in critical condition, though has shown some improvement.

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No change in the status of my hero who was shot in the line of duty last night. He’s fighting while all of us are praying 🙏🏾 The manhunt continues for the coward responsible for this…..

— Chief Jakari Young (@ChiefJakari) June 24, 2021

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The pain our fire family is feeling over the tragedy our brothers & sisters in blue experienced last night is indescribable. We work alongside these brave men & women daily in our city & are beyond heartbroken. Please join us in continuing to pray for & support our @DaytonaBchPD pic.twitter.com/0iCsPm7e3e

— DaytonaBeachFireDept (@DaytonaBeachFD) June 24, 2021

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings released the following statement: “I woke up today to the sad news of the senseless shooting of a Daytona Beach police officer and I offer my prayers for his full recovery. As a Central Florida community, we stand in support of the officer, his family and agency during these challenging times. We must work together to get violent criminals off our streets.”

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Our thoughts and prayers for the Officer, his family, Daytona Pd and the Daytona community affected by this tragedy. https://t.co/yhVOUZLdVt

— Chief Orlando Rolón (@OrlandoPDChief) June 24, 2021

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Our hearts go out to the officer shot in the line of duty. We stand with our law enforcement brothers and sisters. If you see this suspect or vehicle, call 911. https://t.co/3fkXP2O7NX

— Seminole County S.O. (@SeminoleSO) June 24, 2021

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$100K REWARD for info leading to the capture of the suspect who shot a @DaytonaBchPD officer tonight. Vehicle is gray 2016 Honda HRV bearing CA tag 7TNX532.  The suspect is believed to be Othal WALLACE, B/M, DOB: 03-30-92. He should be considered armed & dangerous. pic.twitter.com/28BPCwpShX

— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) June 24, 2021

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