LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 30-year-old man died Sunday at an Elyria hotel after a violent confrontation with Elyria police officers.

Officers responded to the Sycamore Suites Hotel in the 500 block of Midway Blvd. around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, after a caller said a man was threatening guests and attempted to assault a 14-year-old girl.

When officers arrived, they learned Devon Fitch was staying at the hotel with two family members and was inside his room.

As officers tried to talk to Fitch, he screamed he had a weapon.

When Fitch partially opened the door, officers said he was shirtless and bleeding, and quickly slammed the door shut.

Officers said they also heard a female inside the room screaming for help and Fitch was yelling she was dying.

While officers tried to force entry into

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