COP KILLED
Cleveland police officer James Skernivitz, 53, shot dead in the line of duty as cops hunt ‘killer gunman’
A POLICE officer was killed in Ohio on Thursday night – and as of Friday morning, a hunt was still on to find whoever was responsible.
Detective James Skernivitz, a 53-year-old who worked with Ohio's , was shot dead around 10pm, according to officials.
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Further information wasn't immediately clear, but the department said the unfolded in the Stockyards neighborhood on the city's west side.
, spokesperson Sergeant Jennifer Ciaccia said no one has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Ciaccia said investigators in are still searching for a shooter or possible shooters.
The is offered a reward to anyone who has information on Skernivitz's shooting.
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The bureau on Friday morning: "Do you know who shot Detective James Skernivitz, one of CPD's finest.
"If you have ANY info please call law enforcement 24/7 tipline at 216-622-6842. Reward money is available for info leading to arrest & conviction."
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams didn't identify the officer who died, but told reporters: “Cleveland lost one of its finest tonight in the line of duty.
"He was doing what all police officers do – trying to protect this city, and he gave his life.”
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Hired in 1998, Skernivitz was described as an "excellent" member of the Division of Police.
Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association President Jeff Follmer confirmed a cop died, according to Cleveland.com.
Follmer said another person – who was in the detective's car, but was not a cop – also died in the shooting.
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“He was a great person and a great officer,” Follmer said of the detective, without identifying him.
The shooting of Skernivitz is the second time a Cleveland officer has been shot in the past two months, per reports.
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