THREE LORAIN POLICE OFFICERS SHOT; SUSPECT DEAD

Three Lorain police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in a violent incident near Colorado Avenue, according to law enforcement sources.

Two of the officers sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, a Level I trauma facility. A third officer was taken to Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital for treatment.

Shortly before 3:15 p.m., the suspect involved in the shooting was confirmed deceased, sources told FOX 8’s I-Team. Authorities have not released the identities of the officers or the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional details are expected as local and state authorities process the scene.

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