Ohio Police Officer Ambushed, Killed While Eating Pizza: Lorain Officer Phillip Wagner Dies After Shooting Attack
Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, tragically died after a Wednesday ambush shooting in Lorain, Ohio. Flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, he passed away surrounded by loved ones. The shooting, which also injured two other officers, is under investigation
Ohio police officer Phillip Wagner, 35, died after a deadly ambush. The shooting, which also wounded his partner and a responding officer, occurred while the officers were on a break. The suspect, Michael Joseph Parker, 28, was killed in an exchange of gunfire
Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, tragically died after a Wednesday ambush shooting. Suspect Michael Joseph Parker, 28, a Lorain resident, was killed in an exchange of gunfire. Parker acted alone, though the motive remains undisclosed by police. Multiple firearms and improvised explosive devices were found at the scene
Fallen Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, dedicated his life to service, joining the Lorain Police Department in early 2022 after honorable service in the U.S. Marine Corps and Sheffield Village Police Department. A respected and beloved officer, he was known for his unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion
Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, tragically died after a Wednesday ambush. Acting Chief Michael Failing stated that Officer Wagner's life and service will never be forgotten, honoring the fallen hero's dedication and sacrifice
Lorain Police Department mourns the loss of fallen Officer Phillip C. Wagner, a true hero and dedicated public servant. Our unwavering support is with his family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered Ohio and U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings until sunset on the day of fallen Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner's funeral, honoring his service and sacrifice
Ohio Police Discover Rifles, Handguns, Loaded Magazines, and Improvised Explosives in Suspect's Vehicle Following Officer Ambush
Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner's death following a fatal ambush led to an autopsy revealing that suspect Michael Parker died from multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by police officers, according to Lorain County Coroner Dr. Frank Miller
Autopsy confirms Lorain officer's killer, Michael Parker, died from gunshot wounds sustained during a shootout with police, not self-inflicted. Toxicology reports are pending
Two Lorain police officers, Peter Gale (51) and Brent Payne (47), were critically injured in a Wednesday ambush. Officer Gale suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was flown to a trauma center, while Officer Payne sustained a hand wound. The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police confirmed their injuries
Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, tragically died after a deadly ambush while eating pizza with a fellow officer in a secluded Lorain area. The ambush, which also wounded two other officers, occurred on a dead-end street overlooking the river and a steel mill. This act of violence claimed the life of a respected officer dedicated to serving his community
Ohio Police Officer Killed in Ambush: Suspect Dead After Gunfire Exchange
Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, died following a Wednesday ambush. During a shootout with the suspect, Michael Joseph Parker, 28, both officers exchanged gunfire resulting in Parker's fatal injury. The investigation is ongoing
Lorain, Ohio resident Michael Parker, 28, lived with his parents in a two-story brick home near Lake Erie. Neighbors described him as a solitary figure, often seen walking his family dog to the nearby beach but rarely interacting with others. This quiet demeanor contrasted sharply with his actions in the fatal shooting ambush of Lorain police officers
“He was just an odd character,” said Jody Burnsworth, who has lived next door to the family since 2012. “He wasn’t rude. He was just always quiet. When he walked he looked like he was always ultra-focused on something.”
She said she always had an uneasy feeling about him, never opening her bedroom drapes on the side of the house that faced his home.
“I hate that I thought that,” she said. “He kind of gave me the creeps. Sometimes he would just look at you in an odd way.”
Parker’s home was searched for more than five hours Wednesday night. Officers broke an upstairs window and flew in a drone during the search, Burnsworth said.
Parker’s father grew up in the house, and neighbors described the couple as very sweet.
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Burnsworth said that during the past year Parker was hired at the post office but soon quit because the work was too difficult.
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Scolforo reported from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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