Condolences pour in for Cleveland police officer murdered in the line of duty

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Police departments and officials from across Northeast Ohio expressed their condolences Thursday for a Cleveland police officer killed in the line of duty.

The 27-year-old officer was fatally shot in the 1500 block of E. 80th St. around 1 a.m. The officer’s name has not been released.

Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd said a 24-year-old man is in custody. His name has also not been released.

According to Chief Todd, the officers were serving a warrant on the suspect, who was wanted for a felonious assault.

MAIN STORY: Cleveland police officer fatally shot in the city’s Hough neighborhood

Statement from Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb:

“I am heartbroken about the devastating loss of one of our Cleveland Division of Police officers today. Our entire city mourns the tragic loss of this dedicated public servant. We will fully support the investigation and ensure that the perpetrator is swiftly brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law. My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of our fallen officer. Please pray for his family and the Cleveland Division of Police as we mourn this senseless loss.”

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