Suspect wanted for fatal shooting of Euclid Police officer dead after SWAT standoff

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Police Officer Jacob Derbin

UPDATED (5-13-24)

Euclid Police say Deshawn Vaughn, the suspect in the shooting and killing of Officer Jacob Derbin, was found dead Sunday afternoon in Shaker Heights.

From the Shaker Heights Police Department 

The stand-off that involved several law enforcement agencies this afternoon is over. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating further.

(5-12-24) With today starting National Police Week, Ohio is mourning an Euclid Police Department Officer.

First Year Euclid Police Department Officer Jacob Derbin (23) was shot and killed Saturday night while responding to a call. Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, Euclid Police were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of E. 211th Street for a report of disturbance. Investigators said while police were investigating, a gunman opened fire, striking Derbin. He was taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries.

Euclid Police have identified the suspect as Deshawn Anthony Vaughn (24). He is described as 6’ 3” tall, weighing 215 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He may be driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat with a temporary license plate mounted 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.

Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags to be lowered Sunday afternoon, releasing this statement:

In honor of the life and service of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Cuyahoga County and at the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus today until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.