Story highlights Bill Myers was shot while serving papers at a law office

Suspect killed after he fled to a motel

Myers had retired but come back to work part time earlier this year

(CNN) A Florida deputy was shot from behind and killed after serving a domestic violence injunction Tuesday morning, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputy Bill Myers, 64, was working in Shalimar when he was struck by multiple bullets, including in his head and back.

The suspect, Joel Dixon Smith, was later killed in a hotel shootout with a tactical team, officials said.

"Deputy Myers has been a treasured part of this agency's family since 1989," Sheriff Larry Ashley said of the deputy who had retired two years ago then came back to work part time earlier this year. He was loved, admired, and respected for his dedication to the law enforcement profession.

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