An Adams County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 24, while in pursuit of an assault suspect has been identified by the authorities as Heath Gumm.
Gumm was shot in the chest by a suspect who fired several bullets from a handgun while evading capture after deputies responded to an assault call, the Post reported, citing sheriff’s spokeswoman Senior Deputy Amanda Overton.
The 32-year-old officer was then taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
“We’re praying for the wife and family of our fallen deputy. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers,” Overton said.
The authorities have taken one suspect into custody, two remain at large.
An Adams County Sheriff’s Department press release described the sought-for individuals as light-skinned black males or dark-skinned Latino males wearing all black.
Citing the needs of an ongoing investigation, police advised local residents to exercise caution and take precautionary measures such as staying away from windows or avoiding certain parts of the city.
Gumm had served with the sheriff’s office since 2013.
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