Ryan Demby Death – According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and Baltimore City Police, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy was shot at a bar on South Charles Street at 12:14 a.m. on Friday. The 23-year-old victim was taken to Shock Trauma, where he later died. City police reported that a verbal altercation preceded the shooting. Ryan Demby passed away from injuries he sustained following the inicident.
Howard County Sheriff’s Office – The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the shocking and tragic loss of an off-duty deputy who was shot and killed in Baltimore last night. Deputy Ryan Demby was in a bar around midnight when a verbal argument broke out between other patrons. During the altercation, shots were fired and Deputy Demby was struck. The Baltimore Police Department is actively investigating the incident. Our hearts are broken for the Demby family, Ryan’s friends and colleagues, and our entire sheriff’s office family. We will continue to keep our community updated and are grateful for your support during this difficult time.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released a statement, saying: “I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Ryan Demby of the Howard County Sheriff’s Office. The loss of this young, vibrant, promising life is absolutely heartbreaking. My prayers are with the Demby family, our entire team at the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and every person whose life he touched. Howard County stands by you as we all mourn the loss of a shining bright light in our community.”
The Howard County Police Department tweeted a statement, saying: “Last night, (the Howard County Sheriff’s Office) lost one of their members in a senseless act of violence. Deputy Ryan Demby was off duty when he was shot and killed in Baltimore. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the members of the sheriff’s office and the Demby family.” Anyone with information or video is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
Ryan Demby Obituary and Funeral Arrangements will be Released by the Family
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