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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Police say waiting shooter ambushed 2 Ohio officers parked for lunch and seriously injured a third
Officers Shot Ohio LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — An armed man lying in wait on a dead-end street shot and wounded two Ohio police officers when they parked their patrol vehicles in an undeveloped industrial park to eat lunch Wednesday, and an officer driving into the scene in response to their call for help also was shot and seriously injured, officials said. The shooter 'was shot on scene and was pronounced deceased,' said Michael Failing, the acting police chief in Lorain, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Cleveland. The man 'had an arsenal of weapons with him,' said Failing, who did not share further details on that and noted that the available information about the shooting was preliminary. James Welsh, the police chief in nearby Elyria whose department is investigating what happened, told reporters earlier that Lorain officers were ambushed by a man firing a high-powered rifle, and that police returned fire. Welsh said it wasn't immediately clear if the suspect, a 28-year-old Lorain man whom Welsh and Failing did not name, was killed by the officers or shot himself. Welsh said the man is believed to have acted alone. Two of the officers suffered multiple gunshot wounds, Failing said. They were in critical condition after being flown to a trauma center, according to a statement issued by the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police hours after the shooting. The other officer was shot in the hand and was treated at a local medical facility, Failing said. He said the ambushed officers had just bought a pizza and parked side by side to eat in their vehicles. Responding officers loaded the wounded into patrol vehicles and rushed them to get medical care, he said. Authorities shared no details Wednesday about what might have motivated the shooting. 'It's a tragic day in the city of Lorain, but we're a strong city, and we're going to move forward,' Mayor Jack Bradley said. He said officers will be offered counseling to help process what happened. Bradley also said he'd spoken with Gov. Mike DeWine, who offered support. In a separate statement, the governor said the shooting 'reminds us that those who work in law enforcement risk their lives every day for the safety of their communities.'
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Police say waiting shooter ambushed 2 Ohio officers parked for lunch and seriously injured a third
Published Jul 24, 2025 • 2 minute read This aerial image taken from video provided by WEWS shows police working at the scene of shooting after police officers were wounded and a man was killed in an exchange of gunfire early Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, in an industrial area of Lorain, Ohio. Photo by WEWS via AP / AP LORAIN, Ohio — An armed man lying in wait on a dead-end street shot and wounded two Ohio police officers when they parked their patrol vehicles in an undeveloped industrial park to eat lunch Wednesday, and an officer driving into the scene in response to their call for help also was shot and seriously injured, officials said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The shooter 'was shot on scene and was pronounced deceased,' said Michael Failing, the acting police chief in Lorain, about 25 miles (40 kilometres) west of Cleveland. The man 'had an arsenal of weapons with him,' said Failing, who did not share further details on that and noted that the available information about the shooting was preliminary. James Welsh, the police chief in nearby Elyria whose department is investigating what happened, told reporters earlier that Lorain officers were ambushed by a man firing a high-powered rifle, and that police returned fire. Welsh said it wasn't immediately clear if the suspect, a 28-year-old Lorain man whom Welsh and Failing did not name, was killed by the officers or shot himself. Welsh said the man is believed to have acted alone. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Two of the officers suffered multiple gunshot wounds, Failing said. They were in critical condition after being flown to a trauma center, according to a statement issued by the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police hours after the shooting. The other officer was shot in the hand and was treated at a local medical facility, Failing said. He said the ambushed officers had just bought a pizza and parked side by side to eat in their vehicles. Responding officers loaded the wounded into patrol vehicles and rushed them to get medical care, he said. Authorities shared no details Wednesday about what might have motivated the shooting. 'It's a tragic day in the city of Lorain, but we're a strong city, and we're going to move forward,' Mayor Jack Bradley said. He said officers will be offered counseling to help process what happened. Bradley also said he'd spoken with Gov. Mike DeWine, who offered support. In a separate statement, the governor said the shooting 'reminds us that those who work in law enforcement risk their lives every day for the safety of their communities.' Sports Golf Canada Canada Sunshine Girls
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Washington Post
Gunman opens fire on Ohio police officers on lunch break, wounding three
A gunman opened fire on two police officers on their lunch break in Lorain, Ohio, wounding both of them and a third officer responding to their call for help, authorities said. The shooter, who had an 'arsenal' of weapons with him, was shot and killed at the scene when other responding officers returned fire, said Michael Failing, the acting chief of the Lorain Police Department, during a news conference Wednesday.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
3 officers wounded after gunman opens fire in ‘ambush situation' in Ohio, police say
An armed man lying in wait on a dead-end street shot and wounded two Ohio police officers when they parked their patrol vehicles in an undeveloped industrial park to eat lunch Wednesday, and an officer driving into the scene in response to their call for help also was shot and seriously injured, officials said. The shooter 'was shot on scene and was pronounced deceased,' said Michael Failing, the acting police chief in Lorain, about 25 miles west of Cleveland. The man 'had an arsenal of weapons with him,' said Failing, who did not share further details on that and noted that the available information about the shooting was preliminary. James Welsh, the police chief in nearby Elyria whose department is investigating what happened, told reporters earlier that Lorain officers were ambushed by a man firing a high-powered rifle, and that police returned fire. Welsh said it wasn't immediately clear if the suspect, a 28-year-old Lorain man whom Welsh and Failing did not name, was killed by the officers or shot himself. Welsh said the man is believed to have acted alone. Two of the officers suffered multiple gunshot wounds, Failing said. They were in critical condition after being flown to a trauma center, according to a statement issued by the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police hours after the shooting. The other officer was shot in the hand and was treated at a local medical facility, Failing said. He said the ambushed officers had just bought a pizza and parked side by side to eat in their vehicles. Responding officers loaded the wounded into patrol vehicles and rushed them to get medical care, he said. Authorities shared no details Wednesday about what might have motivated the shooting. 'It's a tragic day in the city of Lorain, but we're a strong city, and we're going to move forward,' Mayor Jack Bradley said. He said officers will be offered counseling to help process what happened. Bradley also said he'd spoken with Gov. Mike DeWine, who offered support. In a separate statement, the governor said the shooting 'reminds us that those who work in law enforcement risk their lives every day for the safety of their communities.'
CNN
5 days ago
- CNN
3 officers wounded after gunman opens fire in ‘ambush situation' in Ohio, police say
An armed man lying in wait on a dead-end street shot and wounded two Ohio police officers when they parked their patrol vehicles in an undeveloped industrial park to eat lunch Wednesday, and an officer driving into the scene in response to their call for help also was shot and seriously injured, officials said. The shooter 'was shot on scene and was pronounced deceased,' said Michael Failing, the acting police chief in Lorain, about 25 miles west of Cleveland. The man 'had an arsenal of weapons with him,' said Failing, who did not share further details on that and noted that the available information about the shooting was preliminary. James Welsh, the police chief in nearby Elyria whose department is investigating what happened, told reporters earlier that Lorain officers were ambushed by a man firing a high-powered rifle, and that police returned fire. Welsh said it wasn't immediately clear if the suspect, a 28-year-old Lorain man whom Welsh and Failing did not name, was killed by the officers or shot himself. Welsh said the man is believed to have acted alone. Two of the officers suffered multiple gunshot wounds, Failing said. They were in critical condition after being flown to a trauma center, according to a statement issued by the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police hours after the shooting. The other officer was shot in the hand and was treated at a local medical facility, Failing said. He said the ambushed officers had just bought a pizza and parked side by side to eat in their vehicles. Responding officers loaded the wounded into patrol vehicles and rushed them to get medical care, he said. Authorities shared no details Wednesday about what might have motivated the shooting. 'It's a tragic day in the city of Lorain, but we're a strong city, and we're going to move forward,' Mayor Jack Bradley said. He said officers will be offered counseling to help process what happened. Bradley also said he'd spoken with Gov. Mike DeWine, who offered support. In a separate statement, the governor said the shooting 'reminds us that those who work in law enforcement risk their lives every day for the safety of their communities.'
