July 24, 2025

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Three Lorain Officers Ambushed; Two Critically Wounded

Lorain, Ohio — Just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, a 28-year-old man lying in wait opened fire on three Lorain police officers parked in an undeveloped industrial park to eat lunch. Officers Phillip Wagner (35) and Brent Payne (47) sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were airlifted in critical condition to MetroHealth Medical Center. Officer Peter Gale (51) was shot in the hand and treated at a local hospital.

Governor Mike DeWine called the attack a targeted assault on law enforcement, and the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police urged public support as city offices close July 24–25. The suspect, found with an arsenal of weapons and explosives in his car, was shot on scene and pronounced dead. Local and state agencies continue to investigate and offer counseling to officers and their families.

Kohberger Gets Four Life Terms, Police Release Case Documents

BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger was sentenced July 23 to four consecutive life terms without parole for the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Under a plea deal, he waived his right to appeal in exchange for prosecutors dropping the death penalty, and also received an additional 10 years for burglary plus over $270,000 in fines and restitution.

Newly released court records shed fresh light on the investigation, detailing:

An unrecognized man staring at a victim’s home weeks before the murders.

A front door found “loose on its hinges” nine days before the attack.

Dozens of tips—from ski-mask purchases to bar-goer sightings—tracked by authorities en route to identifying Kohberger through DNA and cellphone data.

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Woman Fatally Shot by Lewisville Police After High-Speed Chase

A woman was fatally shot by Lewisville police early Thursday after fleeing a traffic stop and leading officers on a multi-jurisdiction chase. The pursuit, which began just after midnight on State Highway 121, ended in a parking lot off I-35E and Round Grove Road.

She crashed into a patrol vehicle without injury.

Officers say she brandished a handgun and ignored commands to drop it.

Texas Rangers and LPD are investigating; four officers are on administrative leave.

Haltom City Police Fatally Shoot Person During Apartment Call

HALTOM CITY, Texas — A person was killed early Thursday after a Haltom City police officer opened fire inside an apartment at the Heritage Apartments complex, authorities said.

Time & Place: Officers responded around 12:40 a.m. to a 911 hang-up call from the 5500 block of Buster Drive.

What Happened: Upon locating the unit, an officer discharged their weapon; the individual died despite immediate medical aid.

Next Steps: No officers were injured, the scene is secure, and the department has launched a thorough, transparent investigation into the use of force.

Milwaukee police probe three shootings in under 35 minutes

Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that erupted across the city within 35 minutes late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

Key facts:

Around 11:30 p.m. July 23, two men (ages 24 and 21) arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds from near 50th Street and Center.

At nearly the same time, a 32-year-old was shot near 13th Street and Atkinson and treated at a local facility.

Shortly after midnight July 24, a 25-year-old was wounded at Green Bay Avenue and Fiebrantz Avenue.

No arrests have been made. Authorities urge anyone with information to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

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Ambush in Lorain: Two Officers Critically Wounded, City Rallies Support