The suspect, who was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound, has been identified as Delbert E. Sheppard Jr., 26, of Elyria. See tomorrow’s Chronicle for more details about the incident.

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A 1:44 p.m. call out over the scanner says the suspect was captured. An ambulance has been called to a Darrow Road address.

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Law enforcement officials are swarming the Darrow Road area, assuming that the man has traveled that way from Route 60.

It is assumed he is still armed with a long-barreled weapon.

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FLORENCE TWP. — Law enforcement is searching for a man who pulled a long-barreled revolver on an Ohio Highway Patrol trooper who had stopped to assist the man on the Ohio Turnpike.

Lorain County Sheriff’s Capt. James Drozdowski said the man’s vehicle was disabled and as the trooper stopped the man pulled the gun and fled.

He is described as a white male in his 20s wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Drozdowski said the gunman is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who spots him should call 911 immediately.

He said the man is believed to be in Florence Township east of Angling Road and south of the Turnpike.

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