Markeith Loyd was wearing body armor when he was apprehended. And had these guns in his possession. pic.twitter.com/T0AfzZibmA
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
Loyd then reappeared for his perp walk completely covered in bandages and wearing a zip-up coverall. It was reported that he could only see out of one eye. Loyd was then transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he is still being treated for his injuries.BREAKING: Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd taken into OPD, yelled out "they beat me up." @WFTV pic.twitter.com/vWzDooKgMV
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) January 18, 2017
During Tuesday night's press conference, Mina discussed Loyd's "resisting" even further.Markeith Loyd, being escorted out of OPD HQ. pic.twitter.com/MyxP88bHxl
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 18, 2017
So, which was it? Because if it's later found that excessive force was used, then OPD may have severely damaged their case against Markeith Loyd. If Loyd did indeed cower like a "little girl," his face shouldn't look like it took a dozen baton swings.Officer told me word in the department is Markeith Loyd cowered and gave up "like a little girl." #WFTV pic.twitter.com/BjUZQZ7p32
— Jeff Deal (@JDealWFTV) January 18, 2017
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