Euclid police officer shot, suspect at large

EUCLID, Ohio – A Euclid police officer is dead and the search for the suspect is underway.

Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, Euclid police were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of East 211th Street for a report of a disturbance. Investigators said that while police were investigating, a gunman opened fire and struck an officer. The officer was taken to an area hospital but died from his injuries. The officer’s name was not released.

Euclid police have identified the suspect as 24-year-old Deshawn Anthony Vaughn. He is described as 1.80 m tall, weighing 100 kg, with black hair and brown eyes. He may be driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat with a temporary license plate in the window. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Vaughn’s arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Euclid Police Department at 216-289-8505 or the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-866-492-6833.

“We are grappling with deep sadness and disbelief following the tragic loss of our dedicated public servant,” Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail said in a statement.

“This moment calls us as a community to come together in solidarity and support, not only to honor a hero who selflessly served and protected us, but also to give strength to one another in this time of grief.” Let us be remembered and gratitude for the sacrifice made, and vow to uphold the values ​​of compassion, resilience and community spirit that this devastating loss so powerfully reminds us of,” said Holzheimer Gail.

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