Flags lowered for fallen Lorain officer

I have been briefed on the horrible officer-involved shooting in Lorain, which appears to have been a targeted attack on law enforcement. Fran and I are praying for the three Lorain Police Department officers who were shot in the line of duty today, and our thoughts are also with their families, friends, and fellow officers in northeast Ohio.

This situation reminds us that those who work in law enforcement risk their lives every day for the safety of their communities. We are so very grateful for the men and women who willingly and bravely serve and protect.

Ellen and I were heartbroken to learn about the horrific attack in Lorain involving three police officers. Our prayers are with the officers, their families, and the entire Lorain community. When our law enforcement officers leave for work, they never know what challenges await them. We are grateful for what they do to protect us. We condemn this heinous act of violence.

First responders put their lives on the line every single day and to be ambushed like this is despicable. The Cleveland Division of Police is offering assistance and our thoughts remain with the families, friends, and fellow officers of the Lorain Police Department. Cleveland is with you.

My team is monitoring this situation in Lorain and I’m keeping these officers and their families in my thoughts. Attacks on law enforcement are unacceptable and I’m proud to stand with our brave men and women in blue.

Cuyahoga County is profoundly heartbroken to learn of the death of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner. The men and women of law enforcement face great dangers every day in the name of keeping our residents and communities safe, and this cowardly and unprovoked attack has no place in our society. We are keeping the Lorain Police Department, the injured officers, and the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy in our hearts.

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department stands in solidarity with the Lorain Police Department, and we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Officer Phillip Wagner, the result of a criminal act. This senseless and cowardly act of violence underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement every day. We will keep the officers injured in this incident, the men and women of the Lorain Police Department, and the families and loved ones deeply impacted by this matter close to our hearts as they navigate this difficult time. We will support the Lorain Police Department in any way we can.