Deshawn Anthony Vaughn : Ohio Police Officer Killed in Ambush Shooting: Suspect Hunted – WPXI

EUCLID, Ohio — A tragic incident unfolded in Euclid, Ohio, on Saturday night when a police officer was fatally shot in what authorities are calling an “ambush.” The suspect responsible for this heinous act has been identified, and the search for him continued into Sunday.

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

While carrying out his duties at the scene, the officer was tragically ambushed and shot by the suspect, according to WOIO-TV.

The wounded officer was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries, as reported 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 stating that Vaughn is “considered armed and extremely dangerous.”

Authorities believe that the suspect may be driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat with a temporary license plate mounted in the rear window, as per the television station.

In a statement released early Sunday, Houser requested the community to keep the fallen officer, his family, loved ones, and the agency in their thoughts and prayers.

“The Euclid Police Department asks that you keep the fallen Officer, his family, loved ones, and our agency in your thoughts and prayers,” Houser said. “Further details will be released in an appropriate manner.”

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