Cleveland, OH
3 Lorain city police officers shot, suspect dead
LORAIN, Ohio — Three Lorain city police officers remain in Cleveland-area hospitals after being shot on Wednesday in what’s being called an “ambush,” according to investigators.
What You Need To Know
- Two officers are in critical condition, a third was shot in the hand and is expected to recover
- The name of the suspect has not been released
- Officials said the suspect was a lone gunman
- There is no ongoing threat to the public
The shooting happened at about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, near the 2200 block of Colorado Avenue near River Bend Drive in Lorain.
Officials said the suspect, a 28-year-old man, had parked his car on a nearby dead-end street and opened fire on a patrol vehicle. Two officers inside the vehicle were injured.
“It’s my understanding they were patrolling,” said Elyria Police Chief James Welsh during a press conference Wednesday evening. “I don’t want to speculate until were able to determine exactly why they were here but I can confirm that upon their arrival, they were shot by a gunman in an ambush.”
A third officer was shot several times while in his vehicle as he responded to the scene to aid the injured officers.
Welsh said the officers returned fire.
Police said the suspect, who is believed to have acted alone, was killed. It’s unclear if he took his own life or was injured by police gunfire.
Two of the officers were taken by life-flight helicopter to MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland. The other officer was taken to another area hospital.
In a social media post, Fraternal Order of Police National Vice President Joe Gamaldi said two of the officers are in critical condition. The third was shot in the hand is expected to recover, Gamaldi added.
Officials have identified the officers as Peter Gale, 51, Brent Payne, 47, and Phillip Wagner, 35. The name of the suspect has not been released as of Wednesday at 7:40 p.m.
“Any time law enforcement is injured its a difficult day for the law enforcement community,” said Welsh. “We’re gonna do everything we can to support them and conduct a thorough investigation into what happened.”
Elyria Police is the lead investigator of the shooting, with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisting.
“This is an ongoing investigation; it will take time to understand what transpired here today. My goal and the officers’ here goal is to investigate and report to the public our findings,” Welsh said.
Police are asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact Elyria Police at 440-323-3302.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A massive water main break and a possible sinkhole was reported in Cleveland Monday afternoon.
A 19 News crew is on scene at the intersection of E 130th Street and Buckeye Road for the possible reported sinkhole and a water main break.
According to the Cleveland Division of Water, the break on Buckeye Road is a 10-inch water main and a repair crew is on the way.
The water has been shut off, but the area remains closed due to the debris and for cleanup.
19 News has made call outs to officials for more information.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The body of a missing boy in Lake Erie was found Sunday afternoon, according to the Cleveland Fire Department.
Multiple agencies searched Lake Erie Saturday night and continued searching Sunday morning for a young boy who was reported in the water near the East 55th Street Marina.
The search for the boy had turned into a recovery mission before Metroparks divers discovered the body, Cleveland Fire Chief Mike Norman said.
Cleveland Fire, Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources responded to the call, which came in just before 9 p.m. Saturday.
Search efforts
Cleveland Fire said crews responded to a report of a child in the water. A fire boat made multiple passes over the area, shining a light into the water. Two divers were also sent into the lake to search for the child. No body was found.
A helicopter was also spotted flying over the water near the bank, searching with a spotlight.
The Cleveland Fire Department said at 10:15 p.m. Saturday that its crew in the lake would be ending their search soon.
Cleveland fire crews said Sunday that they resumed the search for the missing boy before turning operations over to a recovery mission.
Chief Norman said Metroparks divers are transporting the body and receiving assistance from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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ADA I. TAYLOR
OBITUARY
(nee Everhardt), of Middleburg Heights, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Royal Oak Hospice after a short illness. Ada was born December 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Terry R. Taylor (2012); loving mother of Elliot E. Taylor; loving ‘pet mom’ of Molly and Kitty; daughter of the late Pendleton B. and Inez (nee Chestnut) Everhardt; sister of the late Joyce Everhardt. Ada was a well-known and respected Real Estate Agent/Broker for 51 years in the Greater Cleveland area. 39 of those years were spent at Howard Hanna. She graduated from West Tech High School and then earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from BGSU before going full time in Real Estate. Ada was an Honors English, History and Journalism teacher at Lorain High School from 1971 ‘ 1975. Also, for a short time in the 80’s she was a lobbyist in Washington, DC for independent business owners. Ada is survived by her son Elliott E. Taylor and cousins David Dieball (Marilyn), Allan Dieball Benjamin Dieball and Donna Bednar (Michael). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Dogs Cleveland, 9203 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102. A private Graveside Service will be held at St. Joseph/Elmhurst Cemetery in Avon. Arrangements made by Ripepi Funeral Home (440)888-0800
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