1 person shot during incident with Lorain police [Video]

LORAIN, Ohio — One person was shot by a Lorain police officer overnight during a situation in the 1300 block of West 17th Street.

Police say it was around 12:05 a.m. Monday when officers responded to the scene regarding a male allegedly breaking into a vehicle.

“The caller said she observed what looked to be a gun in the male’s hand but was unsure,” according to a press release from Lorain police. “When officers arrived on scene, they made contact with the male in the driveway of the residence, at which time he fled on foot between two houses. Officers observed the male suspect in possession of a firearm.”

After a short foot chase, Lorain police say one officer fired several shots at the male. He was shot and fell to the ground.

He was taken into custody and police say that officers on the scene immediately began providing first …