One of the Lorain Officers Ambushed on July 23 Has Died, Police Confirm
One of the Lorain police officers ambushed during a devastating shooting on July 23 has died, according to Acting Lorain Police Chief Michael Failing. Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds sustained during the targeted attack.
“Officer Wagner’s life and service to our city will never be forgotten,” Failing said. “We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support. Our department mourns a true hero and stands with his family, colleagues, and friends during this heartbreaking time. We ask the community to keep them in your prayers.”
Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne were also shot in the ambush. Payne remains in serious condition, while Gale, who was shot in the hand, is recovering.
The shooter, identified as 28-year-old Michael Parker of Lorain, was killed when officers returned fire.
The ambush unfolded around 1 p.m. near River Bend Drive and Colorado Industrial Park while the officers were taking a break in their patrol vehicles. The suspect began shooting with a rifle before the officers could respond. One managed to call for backup during the attack.
Authorities, including the Elyria Police Department, the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), are leading the investigation into the incident.
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