Deshawn Anthony Vaughn : Ohio Police Officer Dies in Ambush Shooting; Suspect Search Ongoing

EUCLID, Ohio — A tragic incident unfolded in Euclid, Ohio on Saturday night when a police officer was fatally shot in what authorities are describing as a cowardly “ambush” attack. The suspect responsible for this heinous act remains at large, prompting a manhunt that continued into Sunday.

The officer, a dedicated member of the Euclid Police Department whose identity has not been disclosed, was responding to a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on the 300 block of East 211th Street in Euclid around 9:56 p.m. EDT, as reported by WEWS-TV.

Tragically, while the officer was carrying out his duties at the scene, the suspect launched a surprise attack, ambushing the officer and opening fire, as detailed by WOIO-TV.

The wounded officer was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the television station.

Euclid police spokesperson Capt. Mitch Houser identified the suspected shooter as 24-year-old Deshawn Anthony Vaughn, according to WJW-TV.

Houser issued a warning that Vaughn is “considered armed and extremely dangerous.”

Authorities believe the suspect may be fleeing in a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat, sporting a temporary license plate displayed in the rear window, as reported by the television station.

In an official statement released early Sunday, Houser urged the community to keep the fallen officer, his family, loved ones, and the entire police department in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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