Jacob Derbin : “Euclid Police Officer Hospitalized After Shooting”

*The footage above shows the I-TEAM reporting from the shooting incident in Euclid*

EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) — The Euclid community is in mourning after the tragic death of 23-year-old Police Officer Jacob Derbin, who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday night, as confirmed by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.

Described by Euclid Police Chief Scott Meyer as an “incredible” individual, Officer Derbin was a military veteran who had served on the force for less than two years. His untimely passing has left the department and the entire community devastated.

On the night of the incident, officers were responding to a disturbance at a residence on East 211th Street when Officer Derbin was ambushed by a gunman and fatally shot, according to the Euclid Police Department.

Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Officer Derbin succumbed to his injuries.

A manhunt is currently underway for the suspect, identified as Deshawn Anthony Vaughn, who is considered to be armed and extremely dangerous. The suspect may be driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat with a temporary license plate displayed in the rear window.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently collaborating with the Euclid Police Department to locate the suspect.

Individuals with any information regarding the whereabouts of Deshawn Anthony Vaughn are urged to contact the Euclid Police Detective Bureau at 216-289-8505 or the U.S Marshal’s Service at 1-866-492-6833.

“The Euclid Police Department requests that you keep the fallen Officer, his family, loved ones, and our agency in your thoughts and prayers,” stated the police department.

“He was an amazing human being. Just a great heart. Had an incredible smile. The world’s a better place with him in it,” expressed Euclid Police Chief Scott Meyer.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost also issued a statement regarding Officer Derbin’s tragic death, emphasizing the commitment to bringing the perpetrator to justice.

“The promise to protect is signed with the blood of our officers. The killer who ambushed Officer Derbin will be found and will receive the full measure of justice,” Yost stated. “It is a cruel irony that a mother lost her son on Mother’s Day, and that this murder happened just as we prepare to solemnize our fallen during Police Memorial Week. My heart burns with anger at this injustice, for the family of this young officer and the Euclid Police Department.”

The Euclid Police Department has enlisted the assistance of the Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation to conduct an investigation into the tragic incident. The investigation is currently active and ongoing.

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