After the tragic shooting death of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy Glenn Hilliard on Sunday night, multiple events have been planned on Delmarva to honor his memory and show support for law enforcement.
Hilliard, a 16-year veteran law enforcement officer, was injured in a shooting at the Talbot Apartments in Pittsville on Sunday night, according to the town and the sheriff’s office, and later died from his injuries.
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Shortly after the shooting, the sheriff’s office released information asking for the public’s help in locating a man identified as Austin Jacob Allen Davidson, and police said he was located and taken into custody.
Here’s a look at events that are planned.
‘Enough is Enough’ Rally
This event to show support for the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is set for Tuesday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the sheriff’s office.
The event is organized by Hogs And Heroes Foundation America.
Pittsville prayer service
A prayer service for Deputy Hilliard is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Ayres United Methodist Church at 7515 Gumboro Road in Pittsville.
Prayers will be offered for Hilliard’s wife and children, his brothers in blue, and all law enforcement officers and first responders.
National Day of Prayer for Police
The National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers, first organized by Wives Behind the Badge Inc. in 2011, is observed on the third week of June, this year on Friday, June 17.
How to help out monetarily
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 111 has created a memorial fund for Glenn Hilliard at the Bank of Delmarva. Donations can be mailed directly to the Bank of Delmarva or the FOP.
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Make check payable to:
Memorial Fund for Glenn Hilliard, c/o FOP Lodge #111, 814 Albert St.,, Salisbury, Md. 21804
Or directly to the bank at: Memorial Fund for Glenn Hilliard, c/o Bank of Delmarva, 921 Eastern Shore Drive, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Attn: Katie
There is a Paypal Account that accepts credit cards through Operation We Care at: https://www.operationwecare.org/donate.
Click on Donate and use the drop-down to select “DFC Glenn Hilliard Family”
The community rallies in support
A vigil to support the Hilliard family in this trying time was held Monday night outside Perdue Stadium in Salisbury.
Here are images from the event.