New details released on man who killed Lorain police officer

Описание: The Lorain County Coroner's Office has identified the suspect involved in the ambush shooting that resulted in the death of a Lorain police officer and wounded two others on Wednesday.

The suspect — Michael Parker, 28, of Lorain — was pronounced dead at the scene after the shooting. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers returned fire during the exchange, which ultimately resulted in Parker sustaining a fatal injury.

“This incident has deeply impacted all of us in law enforcement. Our hearts are with the officers who were injured, their families, and the entire Lorain Police Department during this incredibly difficult time. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the agencies that responded swiftly and selflessly during this critical incident. The coordinated efforts of our regional law enforcement partners—including tactical teams, bomb technicians, patrol units, and investigators—were instrumental in ensuring public safety, securing the scene, and advancing this complex investigation. In moments of crisis, it’s the strength of our partnerships that carries us through,” said Elyria Police Chief James Welsh, whose department is investigating the shooting.

On Thursday, Lorain police announced that Officer Phillip Wagner died as a result of the shooting.

SHOOTING DETAILS
The shooting unfolded just after 1 p.m. Wednesday on River Bend Drive, a dead-end street off Colorado Avenue.

According to Acting Lorain Police Chief Michael Failing, officers Phillip Wagner and Peter Gale were having lunch in their patrol vehicles when the suspect, positioned nearby with “an arsenal of weapons,” opened fire.

The two officers most seriously injured — Wagner and Brent Payne — were Life Flighted to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. The third officer, Gale, was wounded in the hand and treated at Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital.

“This was a deliberate and planned ambush,” said Welsh during a briefing after the shooting. “The suspect used a high-powered rifle against our officers.”

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