ELYRIA, Ohio — One month after three Lorain police officers were ambushed, the community found a permanent way to honor their sacrifice.

Distilled Ink, an Elyria tattoo shop, hosted a flash event Saturday to raise money for the families of Officer Phillip Wagner, who was killed, and Officers Peter Gayle and Brent Payne, who were injured during an ambush in Lorain last month . Artists worked only for tips, with all proceeds donated. 3 police officers shot during ambush in Lorain, 2 in serious condition; suspect is deceased

“There’s so much negativity in the world,” said shop owner Josh Ison. “I’m just trying to do something in our community to bring everybody together.”

Customers lined up for tattoos, choosing designs meant to symbolize solidarity and remembrance. For Ison, it’s more

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