The suspect — Michael Parker, 28, of Lorain — was pronounced dead at the scene after the shooting. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers returned fire during the exchange, which ultimately resulted in Parker sustaining a fatal injury.

LORAIN, Ohio – Investigators continue to search for a reason why a Lorain man, loaded with guns and explosives, shot three police officers in an industrial park. They also are seeking answers as to how Michael Parker,

Two officers, Phillip Wagner and Brent Payne, were shot several times. A third officer, Peter Gale, was shot in the hand.