CABRERA: The town of Westerville, Ohio, is in mourning tonight. Two longtime police officers ambushed and killed after responding to an odd 911 call. Authorities say a caller dialed the 911 dispatch center and hung up. The officers came under fire as they responded to that address connected with the call. A male suspect is now in the hospital. The two officers killed where 39-year-old Eric Joring and 17-year veteran of the Westerville police department. The other victim was 54-year-old Anthony Morelli, a 30-year veteran of the department. Westerville's police chief teared up when he spoke about these fallen officers. Watch.</s>CHIEF JOE MORBITZER, WESTERVILLE, OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT: First of all, true American heroes. Gave their lives today responding to a call for assistance out of a potential domestic situation. Both officers gave their lives in protection of others. Those are true American heroes.</s>CABRERA: President Trump tweeted his condolences, writing, my thoughts and prayers are with the two police officers, their families and everybody at the Westerville police department. Ohio governor John Kasich is also reacting to the tragedy in his hometown of Westerville saying quote "the finest among us are those who risk it all every day for our safety. And officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joring were those people. We are learning new information about the shooter who carried out the Las Vegas massacre. An autopsy report on Stephen Paddock said he had anti-anxiety medication in his system at the time of his death. It also confirms Paddock died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Now Paddock's brain remains in a research lab at Stanford University school of medicine as they look into underlying reasons behind his behavior. He opened fire on a country music festival in October, killing 58 people and injuring nearly 500 others. I'm Ana Cabrera. Thanks for joining me. I will back with you tomorrow at 5:00 eastern right here in CNN NEWSROOM. Stay tuned for the "Seventies: Terrorism at Home and Abroad" right after a quick break. Goodnight.
Two Ohio Police Officers Were Ambushed And Killed Today After Responding To An Odd 911 Call