Overview

• Officer Phillip Wagner, 35, died Thursday at MetroHealth Medical Center from gunshot wounds sustained during Wednesday’s ambush
• Officer Brent Payne is recovering after multiple surgeries at MetroHealth and Peter Gale remains hospitalized at Mercy Medical Center with broken bones
• An autopsy confirmed suspect Michael Parker was killed by return fire from officers, dispelling earlier questions about a self-inflicted wound
• Authorities recovered high-powered rifles, handguns and improvised explosives from Parker’s vehicle and home as the Elyria Police Department leads the investigation
• Flags have been lowered to half-staff by gubernatorial order and community vigils have honored the fallen officer and supported the wounded