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Jacob James

Case from Euclid, OH dated May 11, 2024

Victim Details

Jacob James

Male

White / Caucasian

Euclid

OH

2024-05-11

23

Jacob

James

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/18/2026

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Jacob James Derbin, a 23-year-old police officer from Euclid, Ohio, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on May 11, 2024. Officer Derbin, who had been with the Euclid Police Department for nine months, was responding to a disturbance call at a home on East 211th Street when he was ambushed by a gunman. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m., and despite being rushed to a local hospital, Derbin succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect in the shooting was identified as Deshawn An ...
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