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Public memorial set for slain Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner Wednesday in Cleveland
[Watch previous FOX 8 News coverage in the player above.] CLEVELAND (WJW) — Community members can pay their respects to Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner, who was killed in the line of duty, at a public memorial on Wednesday. Wagner, 35, was one of three officers ambushed and shot by a gunman on Wednesday, July 23. He died Thursday, July 24, at a hospital, according to authorities. His Wednesday, July 30, funeral at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland is only for family members and fellow police officers. But a public memorial is set to begin later, at 11 a.m. at the arena. Officer killed in Lorain shooting described as 'true hero' Members of the public are being asked to enter through the Cliffs Entrance at the corner of Huron Road and East 6th Street, beginning at 10 a.m., according to a Monday news release from Lorain police. The recommended parking garage is the Metropolis Gateway East Garage at 650 Huron Road E. North Ridgeville police are preparing for the procession carrying Wagner to the funeral that morning. It's set to begin at 7:30 a.m. at Liston Funeral Home, 36403 Center Ridge Road. It will head to Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, where a funeral is set for his family members and fellow officers, according to the man's obituary. The procession route is expected to head east on Center Ridge Road, then turn south on Lear Nagle Road, then turn east on Lorain Road and get on Interstate 480 East, according to a Monday Facebook post from North Ridgeville police. 'Traffic along the route will be maintained; however, intersections will be temporarily closed as the procession passes to ensure safety and respect for the fallen officer,' reads the post. Center Ridge Road is set to be closed from Stoney Ridge Road to Maddock Road at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, to allow vehicles to stage for the procession, according to the post. 'We ask for patience during this time, and we extend our gratitude to our community for your support in honoring Officer Wagner's service,' reads the post. North Ridgeville streets were lined on Friday to pay respects as Wagner was carried to the Center Ridge Road funeral home. Funeral services announced for Lorain Officer Phillip Wagner Wagner, a father of three, served in the United States Marine Corps and joined the Lorain Police Department in 2022. The afternoon of Wednesday, July 23, he and fellow Lorain officer Peter Gale, 51, had parked their patrol cars at the dead-end River Bend Drive, to have lunch when they were ambushed by a gunman 'laying in wait' with an 'arsenal of weapons,' said Acting Police Chief Michael Failing. Officer Brent Payne, 47, responded to help and was also shot. Both Gale and Payne survived. The gunman was killed in the exchange of gunfire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
10-07-2025
Search continues for 12th suspect in ambush at Alvarado ICE detention facility
The FBI is searching for a 12th person the agency says was involved in the ambush of law enforcement officers at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, last week. Benjamin Hanil Song, a former United States Marine Corps reservist, has been charged in connection with his role in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. Song is accused of joining 10 others in an organized attack against officers at the Prairieland Detention Center just after 10:30 p.m., on July 4. Officials say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Song has been charged with three counts of attempted murder of federal agents and three counts of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. A group of individuals dressed in black, military style clothing began shooting fireworks toward the detention center, then spraying graffiti on vehicles and a guard structure in the parking lot at the facility, according to officials. "Correctional officers called 911 to report suspicious activity. An Alvarado police officer responded to the scene and, upon exiting his vehicle, the officer was shot in the neck by a defendant positioned in nearby woods. Another alleged assailant across the street fired 20 to 30 rounds at unarmed correctional officers who had stepped outside the facility," the sheriff's office said in a statement Thursday. The injured officer was treated and released following the shooting. Song allegedly purchased four of the guns that were found in connection with the shooting, including two AR-style rifles found at the scene, according to officials. "One of the abandoned rifles at the scene had a binary trigger, used to 'double' a regular rate of fire, allowing a shooter to fire more rapidly than a standard semiautomatic gun," the sheriff's office said. Ten assailants who were charged in a criminal complaint on Monday fled from the detention center, but were apprehended by additional responding officers. Song was not found, but cellphone location data indicated his phone was within several hundred meters of the Prairieland Detention Center the day of the ambush until the next morning, according to the sheriff's office. An 11th suspect, Daniel Rolando-Sanchez Estrada, is the husband of one of the attackers, and was arrested on charges of conspiracy to tamper with evidence while attempting to execute a search warrant, according to ICE's account on X. He allegedly had "insurrectionist propaganda" at his home titled "Organizing for Attack! Insurrectionary Anarchy," ICE said. On July 6, a vehicle registered to Song was found on the same block of another suspect's residence. The 10 others charged in Monday's complaint include Cameron Arnold, Savanna Batten, Nathan Baumann, Zachary Evetts, Joy Gibson, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda, Seth Sikes, Elizabeth Soto and Ines Soto. If convicted, Song faces up to life in prison. "We are committed to apprehending Song and are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. If you have any information, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or you can submit a digital tip to FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock, said in a statement Thursday. A blue alert -- which are issued for at-large suspects when a police officer has been seriously injured or killed -- was also issued late Wednesday for Song by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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Search continues for 12th suspect in ambush at ICE detention facility
The FBI is searching for a 12th person the agency says was involved in the ambush of law enforcement officers at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, last week. Benjamin Hanil Song, a former United States Marine Corps reservist, has been charged in connection with his role in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. Song is accused of joining 10 others in an organized attack against officers at the Prairieland Detention Center just after 10:30 p.m., on July 4. Officials say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Song has been charged with three counts of attempted murder of federal agents and three counts of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. A group of individuals dressed in black, military style clothing began shooting fireworks toward the detention center, then spraying graffiti on vehicles and a guard structure in the parking lot at the facility, according to officials. MORE: 10 arrested after ambush on Texas ICE detention facility, officials say "Correctional officers called 911 to report suspicious activity. An Alvarado police officer responded to the scene and, upon exiting his vehicle, the officer was shot in the neck by a defendant positioned in nearby woods. Another alleged assailant across the street fired 20 to 30 rounds at unarmed correctional officers who had stepped outside the facility," the sheriff's office said in a statement Thursday. The injured officer was treated and released following the shooting. Song allegedly purchased four of the guns that were found in connection with the shooting, including two AR-style rifles found at the scene, according to officials. "One of the abandoned rifles at the scene had a binary trigger, used to 'double' a regular rate of fire, allowing a shooter to fire more rapidly than a standard semiautomatic gun," the sheriff's office said. Ten assailants who were charged in a criminal complaint on Monday fled from the detention center, but were apprehended by additional responding officers. Song was not found, but cellphone location data indicated his phone was within several hundred meters of the Prairieland Detention Center the day of the ambush until the next morning, according to the sheriff's office. An 11th suspect, Daniel Rolando-Sanchez Estrada, is the husband of one of the attackers, and was arrested on charges of conspiracy to tamper with evidence while attempting to execute a search warrant, according to ICE's account on X. He allegedly had "insurrectionist propaganda" at his home titled "Organizing for Attack! Insurrectionary Anarchy," ICE said. On July 6, a vehicle registered to Song was found on the same block of another suspect's residence. The 10 others charged in Monday's complaint include Cameron Arnold, Savanna Batten, Nathan Baumann, Zachary Evetts, Joy Gibson, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda, Seth Sikes, Elizabeth Soto and Ines Soto. If convicted, Song faces up to life in prison. "We are committed to apprehending Song and are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. If you have any information, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or you can submit a digital tip to FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock, said in a statement Thursday. A blue alert -- which are issued for at-large suspects when a police officer has been seriously injured or killed -- was also issued late Wednesday for Song by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Business Insider
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Nigeria moves closer to acquiring 12 US-made AH-1Z viper attack helicopters
Nigeria is making steady progress toward acquiring 12 U.S.-made AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in a strategic move to boost its air combat capabilities and strengthen national defense. Nigeria is advancing with plans to acquire 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States. The acquisition aims to enhance Nigeria's air combat and defense capabilities amid growing security challenges. High-level discussions were held between Nigerian and U.S. officials to finalize the terms and timelines. This development follows a high-level visit to the United States by Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff, who led a Nigerian delegation to a Programme Management Review Meeting held in San Diego, California, from June 9 to 13, 2025. The meeting brought together senior U.S. government officials and representatives from Bell Textron, manufacturers of the helicopters, to assess progress and fine-tune the delivery timeline. The visit marked a critical step in the procurement process, offering Nigerian defense officials direct engagement with their U.S. counterparts, including the United States Marine Corps—operators of the AH-1Z platform. According to Air Marshal Abubakar, the meetings provided Nigeria with valuable insights into best practices for operating, sustaining, and supporting the AH-1Z, a platform known for its agility, precision strike capabilities, and battlefield survivability. During the engagement, Air Marshal Abubakar expressed his deep appreciation to the U.S. Government, emphasizing the value of its longstanding strategic partnership with Nigeria. ' We are deeply grateful to the United States Government for its enduring strategic partnership with Nigeria. 'The acquisition of the AH-1Z Viper helicopters will significantly enhance the Nigerian Air Force's combat effectiveness, operational efficiency, and mission readiness. ' The acquisition comes at a time when Nigeria is facing one of the most intense waves of terrorist violence in its history, with insurgent groups launching increasingly sophisticated attacks using advanced weaponry. Deal closed after three years after initial request This deal was first discussed in 2022, when Nigeria indicated interest in purchasing 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States. After nearly three years of deliberation and diplomatic back-and-forth, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the sale, signaling a major milestone in Nigeria's military modernization efforts. Originally approved in April 2022, the full $997 million package includes engines, guided weapons, night vision systems, training, and logistics support as per Military Africa. The delay was largely due to U.S. concerns over human rights issues, which had stalled similar arms sales in the past. With regional security threats growing, the helicopters are expected to boost Nigeria's counterinsurgency operations and mark a new phase in U.S.-Nigeria military cooperation. The AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter The AH-1Z Viper —also known as the "Zulu Cobra" —is one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world, developed by Bell Helicopter for the United States Marine Corps. It is an upgraded variant of the AH-1W Super Cobra and is designed for precision strike missions, close air support, and battlefield reconnaissance The platform features advanced avionics, weapons systems, and target acquisition technologies, making it one of the most capable attack helicopters in use today. The AH-1Z Viper offers a multi-mission platform that combines lethal firepower, high survivability, and advanced situational awareness—making it a valuable asset in modern asymmetrical and conventional warfare. The AH-1Z Viper features advanced targeting systems like FLIR and laser designation for precise day-and-night operations, along with radar and rangefinders for engaging ground and air threats. Its weapons include a 20mm rotary cannon, Hellfire missiles, Hydra rockets, Sidewinder missiles, and other munitions, making it a versatile and lethal combat platform. For Nigeria, it represents a significant leap in combat aviation capability, especially in counterinsurgency, anti-terrorism, and border security operations.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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National Museum of the Marine Corps announces new exhibit for 250th anniversary
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The National Museum of the Marine Corps announced the scheduled opening of a new temporary exhibition honoring the 250th anniversary. Virginia road closures for DC military parade The exhibit entitled, 'United States Marine Corps: 250 Years of Dedication, Determination, and Courage' is set to open to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 27. Featuring 91 original works of art, the gallery is meant to honor years of history. Throughout multiple eras, visitors can dive into the journeys of the Marine Corps, from the Revolutionary War to modern day. 'This exhibition is not only a tribute to our history, but also a testament to the Marines who have lived it and the artists who have preserved it,' said Keil Gentry, director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. 'We are honored to bring these powerful stories to life through the medium of art.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
