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Ohio Officer Killed in Ambush, Suspect Found Dead

May 12, 2024, 11:27 PM

In Euclid, Ohio, Officer Jacob Derbin was fatally shot in an ambush while responding to a disturbance call at a residence on Saturday night. The incident, described by authorities as an ambush, resulted in the death of Derbin, who was a military veteran and had been serving in the line of duty. The suspect involved in the shooting was found dead on Sunday afternoon, following a manhunt. Senator Sherrod Brown expressed his condolences, emphasizing the need for justice and extending prayers to Derbin's family and community.