Lorain Police Department officer Phillip Wagner, 35, was critically wounded in what police described as an "ambush attack." He died on Thursday in a hospital "despite the valiant efforts of fellow officers, first responders and medical professionals," the Lorain Police Department said.

A police officer in Lorain, Ohio was killed in an ambush attack while eating lunch. Data shows ambush attacks on police are increasing nationwide.

Police departments across Northeast Ohio are showing support for the Lorain Police Department after three of their officers were shot during what was described as an “ambush” Wednesday