Governor Moore’s Statement Regarding the Shooting of Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Demby

Published: 9/29/2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Moore released the following statement regarding the shooting of Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Demby, who was killed while off duty:

“My heart goes out to the friends, family, and colleagues of Ryan Demby–and all those who knew him and loved him. In raising his hand to serve as sheriff’s deputy, he made the courageous choice to protect our communities–and should still be with us today.

​My office has been in close contact with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and I have personally spoken with Sheriff Harris. We will continue to monitor this situation closely as the Baltimore Police Department carries out a full and thorough investigation into this matter.”

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