Words cannot do justice to the pain our OCSO family is experiencing this week as we mourn the loss of Lieutenant Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, who was shot and killed by her estranged husband on Monday, October 14. Lt. Shea, just 39 years old, joined the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in 2011, quickly making her mark as a compassionate law enforcement officer, rising star and friend to so many she worked alongside. She lit up every room she entered with her infectiously bubbly personality, beautiful spirit and kind smile. Ellie was a mentor, teacher, advocate, protector, cheerleader and an inspiration to women aspiring to be leaders. A loving mommy of two little girls, Ellie served her community with grace, integrity and pride, and she will be profoundly missed. Her Orange County Sheriff's Office family has been rocked by this tragedy, and we are wrapping our arms around each other - and all those who love Ellie - while we try to cope with this devastating loss.

We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of @CorpusChristiPD Senior Officer Vicente Ortiz. Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with his family, blood and blue, friends, and community. Senior Officer Ortiz was also a CLEAT member. 🙏💙

More than 11,000 passengers and some 400 airline personnel left Maui on Wednesday, officials said, as fast-moving wildfires continue to rage. Firefighting aircraft dropped about 150,000 gallons of water on the wildfires in Maui County, according to officials. Updates will be threaded here throughout the day. wapo.st/47t23nm

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