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[View the story "2 officers killed, suspect in custody after shooting in Ohio" on Storify]2 officers killed, suspect in custody after shooting in OhioOfficers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering were killed after answering a 911 hangup call Saturday.Storified by CMGNationalNews· Sun, Feb 11 2018 00:24:15 UPDATE Feb. 10 7:15 p.m: President Donald Trump offered condolences after two officer were shot and killed in Ohio. My thoughts and prayers are with the two police officers, their families, and everybody at the @WestervillePD. https://t.co/AoingY77KyDonald J. TrumpUPDATE Feb. 10 4:37 p.m: The two officers who were shot and killed after a shooting in Westerville have been identified.According to WBNS, the officers killed in the line of duty were Officer Anthony Morelli and Officer Eric Joering.Police said one officer was killed in the shooting. Another officer died after being taken to OSU Wexner Medical Center.Westerville officers shot and killed in line of duty identified https://t.co/OwwAsx1IDm https://t.co/hclcbHBsOJWHIO-TVThe suspect, who has not been identified, was taken into custody and transported to OSU Wexner Medical.A news conference was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday to reveal more details, but it has been postponed.UPDATE Feb. 10 2:40 p.m: A second officer has been killed after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Westerville, the city confirmed. The City of Westerville posted on Twitter, “It is with a heavy heart we report a second Westerville officer has been killed in the line of duty. We will share more details here as it becomes available.”According to a press release, a call came into the Westerville 911 center as a hang-up. Responding officers were fired upon during their arrival at the address..@WestervillePD confirms 2 officers ambushed & killed today after responding to a 911 hang-up; fired upon when they arrived at the address. Everyone should be as upset about this as America’s law enforcement officers are. No cop, anywhere, “signed up” to be murdered. #NYPD https://t.co/JZcso4cguNCommissioner O'NeillOne officer was killed in the shooting and another died shortly after, according to Columbus Police.A suspect is in police custody. “This is just another grim reminder that police work has the potential for deadly danger every day. That’s why the Fraternal Order of Police works to build continuous public support for the men and women who risk everything so others can be safe. Please remember these officers – and all officers – in your prayers," Ohio Fraternal Order of Police President Jay McDonald said in a release.Westerville Police continue to investigate the incident. INITIAL REPORTTwo police officers were shot and killed after a shooting occurred in Ohio Saturday afternoon.One suspect is in custody, WHIO reported.The shooting happened just before 1 p.m., according to Columbus Police.The City of Westerville posted on Twitter, "It is with a heavy heart we report a second Westerville officer has been killed in the line of duty."It is with a heavy heart we report a second Westerville officer has been killed in the line of duty. We will share more details here as it becomes available.City of WestervilleThis is a developing story. Check WHIO.com for updates.
