I-Team: Suspect in custody after 2 East Cleveland officers shot, 2 civilians killed

[Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correctly identify Lateek Shabazz as the East Cleveland mayor.]

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) — Authorities have arrested a male suspect in connection with the shootings of two East Cleveland police officers, the FOX 8 I-Team has learned.

An overnight manhunt ensued after two officers were shot and wounded late Thursday night in separate but connected incidents, according to city officials.

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The officers had responded to a shooting that ultimately killed two civilians. It began as a domestic incident involving the alleged gunman’s relatives, Mayor Lateek Shabazz said Friday.

The domestic disturbance was reported at about 11 p.m. Thursday along North Taylor Road…

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