Shooting wounds three Ohio police officers
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Michael Parker named suspect in Lorain ambush shooting that killed 1 officer, injured 2 others
The suspect — Michael Parker, 28, of Lorain — was pronounced dead at the scene after the shooting. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers returned fire during the exchange, which ultimately resulted in Parker sustaining a fatal injury.
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.
Hundreds gathered Thursday outside Lorain City Hall, united in grief and support for three Lorain police officers shot in Wednesday's ambush attack.
A vigil outside the Lorain Police Department has grown steadily since Wednesday, when three officers were shot in an ambush-style attack.