Lorain, Brent Payne and Officer Phillip Wagner
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Data analyzed by the CBS News Crime Unit shows at least 50 law enforcement officers have been shot in ambush attacks so far this year.
Officials have announced that the memorial service for Lorain Police Department Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was killed during an ambush, will take place July 30 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
According to the Lorain Police Department, the memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Doors at Rocket Arena will open at 10 a.m.
All school buildings and offices will be closed for Lorain City Schools on Wednesday to honor the memory of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
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WJW-TV Cleveland on MSNLorain police receiving threats, harassment calls after deadly ambush: I-TeamThe Lorain County sheriff confirmed to the FOX 8 I-Team that detectives are investigating harassing phone calls and threatening messages aimed at police.
State Rep. Joe Miller has announced plans to rename a portion of U.S. 6 after an officer who died in an ambush shooting that injured two other police officers.
North Ridgeville police are preparing for the procession carrying slain Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner to his funeral in downtown Cleveland the morning of Wednesday, July 30.
Wagner died Thursday after being shot in an ambush attack. Two other officers were wounded, with one suffering serious injuries.
The funeral arrangements are being finalized to honor the life and legacy of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner, who was killed in an ambush shooting that injured two other officers.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: New details released on ambush shooting of 3 Lorain police officersFUNERALThe funeral ceremony will take place at Rocket Arena Wednesday morning in downtown Cleveland.
Investigators found 100 pounds of explosives in the car of the man who killed a Lorain police officer and wounded two others last week, authorities said.
I was deeply saddened to learn about Officer Wagner’s tragic passing. I join the country in mourning for our fallen hero.”