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Candlelight vigil honors fallen Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin

Tuesday's vigil took place at the Euclid Police Department. A second vigil in Cuyahoga Heights will take place on Thursday.

EUCLID, Ohio — Northeast Ohioans are continuing to honor the life and legacy of Jacob Derbin, the 23-year-old Euclid police officer who was shot and killed over the weekend. 

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On Tuesday, a candlelight vigil for Derbin took place at the Euclid Police Department, located on East 222nd Street. Members of the community as well as police officers and firefighters gathered to share their grief over Derbin's loss.

Watch the entire event below:

In addition, on Thursday, May 16, another candlelight vigil will be held in honor of Derbin. The vigil will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ralph P. Adams Football Stadium on East 71st Street in Cuyahoga Heights. 

"Let's light the night with memories and love as we honor and remember a remarkable life," organizers posted on Facebook. 

Derbin, who was just 23 years old, died on Saturday night after responding to a call for aggravated menacing on East 211th Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers went to check the back yard and were ambushed by gunfire from the suspect. 

Officer Derbin was shot and died as a result of his injuries. Officers returned fire at the suspect, 24-year-old Deshawn Anthony Vaughn, but he fled the scene on foot. On Sunday, Vaughn was involved in an hours-long standoff in Shaker Heights, where he later died. 

Funeral arrangements for Derbin can be found HERE

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