Photo from Baltimore Mayor Scott s press conference on Monday, 12-28
(BALTIMORE, MD) Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison says an employee with the police department has died from the coronavirus.
Katiza Melette, an office support specialist who has worked for the Baltimore Police Department for the past 24 years, died as a result of complications due to COVID-19.
Mayor Brandon Scott said, Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of Ms. Melette, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. This loss demonstrates that all of us continue to be vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is imperative that we continue to be diligent and vigilant in following public health guidelines that are designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
A civilian employee with the Baltimore Police Department died over the weekend due to complications of the coronavirus, city officials announced Monday.