Holmes CI Corretions K-9 Officer Killed

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Reports: Murder Suspect Dead, Corrections Officer Killed
02/02/11 - 01:33 PM

Holmes County, Fla:

Wednesday morning, authorities began searching for murder suspect Wade Williams in Holmes County once again. Our newspaper partners at the Jackson County Floridan say that the Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts tells them Williams came in contact with a homeowner and fired 8 shots at them but missed. This happened in the Gritney area on Pheil Lane off of Highway 179.

Authorities quickly deployed search units including K9, helicopters and officers on the ground following the incident. Little details are known at this time.

What we do know is that several rounds of gun fire were exchanged between Williams and officers. And during that incident, the Florida Department of Corrections says one of their K9 officers was shot. Our radio partners at WZEP report that the officer is Greg Malloy who works at the Holmes County Correctional Institution in Bonifay. The Florida Department of Corrections confirms that Malloy has died from his injuries.

Williams was wanted for the murders of his mother and father, Bruce and Sharon Williams. The Cottondale couple was found dead in their home last Wednesday afternoon.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is responding.

News 13 will continue to bring you the latest information once we can confirm it with investigating authorities.

UPDATE: Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts gave News 13 the following details:

A hunter came across Williams at a campfire early this morning in Holmes County and shots were exchanged between the two. The hunter, who has not been identified, suffered a minor gunshot wound to the chest.

Tracking teams responded to the area immediately and came across Williams, ambushing him.

Shots again were exchanged and a ranking member of the Department of Corrections, identified through the DOC as Greg Malloy was fatally wounded. In addition, another corrections officer was wounded, and Williams was shot and killed.

Read more: www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/reports_murder_suspect_arrested_corrections_officer_shot/mbb7728106/#ixzz1Cq63Efrl

www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/reports_murder_suspect_arrested_corrections_officer_shot/mbb7728106/

[catman]

Our hearts go out to the family of the Col. that was killed in the line of duty.
Holmes CI we greive with you and also OCI
I am glad they killed that williams guy he would have never made it in DOC WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN.

PLEASE KEEP COL. MALLOY FAMILY IN YOUR HEARTS AND PRAY FROM HIM MAY HE BE IN GODS HANDS RIGHT NOW

[Warren]

It is with great sorrow and much sympathy that we lose a gallant member of our great family(DOC). I express true gratitude to his service to the Department and the State of Florida. May his extented family be kept in prayers and offered all assistance necessary at this time of need.

[sandman]

Does anyone have any info on funeral arrangements?
If not, please advise as soon as possible.

[lwbfl]

Feb 3, 2011 11:45:46 GMT -5 sandman said:

Does anyone have any info on funeral arrangements?
If not, please advise as soon as possible.

Visitation:

Saturday February 5, 2011

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

Walton Senior High School

555 Walton Road

DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433





Funeral Services:

Sunday February 6, 2011

2:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

Walton Senior High School

555 Walton Road

DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433



Funeral Home:

Evans Funeral Home

668 Walton Rd

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

[phone]



Burial:

Immediately following the service at Darlington Baptist Church Cemetery located in Darlington, Florida:

Take Highway 83 North

Take a right at the sign “Darlington” - Darlington Baptist Church





Institutions are authorized to expend up to $200 in memorial gifts. This may either be in the form of flowers or contributions to an established trust fund. Flowers may be purchased through the local account and check requests for the trust should be requested through the check request process (Information on the trust fund will be forthcoming). All Floral Arrangements should be sent directly the Walton Senior High School.



Dufuniak Springs Lodging:



Best Western – 850.892.5111

Travelodge – 850.892.6115

Super 8 – 850.892.1333

America’s Best Value Inn – 850.892.3125

[brucifer]

I just returned from attending the Funeral Of Colonel Malloy. I would estimate over 1,200 people attended the service at Walton High. The motorcade to the interment was probably 4 miles long. 21 gun salute, bag pipes, taps and helicopters fly over. It was a very moving experience and one type I never wish to attend again. The musical interludes were excellent and the speakers delivered a message to all. I was very impressed by the words spoken by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Walton County Sheriff Mikey Adkinson.

A quote from the family of Colonel Malloy " Most importantly, the family rejoices in the fact that at nine years old, on March 9, 1976, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Lets keep the Malloy family in our prayers.

[lwbfl]

I would like to thank the multiple staff members from A.C.I, NWFRC, Liberty and Jackson, who worked at Holmes on thier day off during this service so the staff of Holmes CI could attend the services. I was honored to work by your side at both the work camp then the main unit for this occasion.