[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.

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.

One officer was shot in the leg at the scene, East Cleveland Mayor Lateek Shaba

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