Police say Michael Parker, 28, had been lying in wait with an ars*nal of w**pons.

Both Gale and Officer Brent Payne, 47, were str/ck during the g*nfig*t and remained hospitalized after being rushed for treatment. Parker d**d after being sh*t multiple times in an exchange of f*re with officers.

Wagner, however, was critically wounded. He passed away on Thursday, July 25, at MetroHealth Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones.

A Career of Dedication

Before serving in Lorain, Wagner spent years in the United States Marine Corps and worked with the Sheffield Village Police Department. His colleagues say he was known for his professionalism, compassion, and unwavering drive to serve.

Just two days