The Lorain County sheriff confirmed to the FOX 8 I-Team that detectives are investigating harassing phone calls and threatening messages aimed at police.

Investigators on Thursday searched for a reason why a Lorain man, loaded with guns and explosives, shot three police officers in an industrial park.

19 News is learning more information about the three Lorain police officers tragically targeted in an ambush shooting Wednesday afternoon.

Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner died Thursday from injuries sustained in an ambush shooting Wednesday afternoon.

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Three Lorain police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in an ambush, and the suspect is dead, according to Acting Lorain Police Chief Michael Failing.

DeWine issued the proclamation following the fatal shooting of Lorain Officer Philip Wagner, who died in the line of duty.

LORAIN, Ohio — Three police officers were wounded and a man was killed in an exchange of gunfire early Wednesday afternoon in an industrial area of Lorain, Ohio.