Deshawn Anthony Vaughn: Suspect identified after Euclid police officer shot and killed

Authorities have identified Deshawn Anthony Vaughn as the suspect in the tragic incident involving the Euclid police officer.

Vaughn, who is 6-foot-3 and weighs 215 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.

It is believed that he could be behind the wheel of a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat, which has a temporary license plate displayed in the rear window.

Euclid Police have warned that Vaughn should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

The officer was shot during what police call an “ambush” while responding to a call at a home on the 300 block of East 211th Street for a reported disturbance, police said.

The officer was transported to University Hospitals, where he died from his injuries, according to police.

Police are asking the community to keep the fallen officer, his family and loved ones and the department in their thoughts and prayers.

The officer’s identity has not yet been disclosed.