CLEVELAND — Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, 27, was shot and killed while responding to a call early Thursday morning, police officials confirmed.

Following the news, messages of support and sympathy came rolling in from law enforcement departments and agencies across the state and country. Spectrum News 1 Ohio has gathered some of those posts below.

The Akron Police Department shared on social media: “A tragic day for the Cleveland Police Department. Rest in peace, officer. Your courage will forever inspire us. Prayers and support from the Akron Police Department.”

The Avon Police Department shared on social media: “Our thoughts and prayers for the Cleveland Police Department, the officer's family, and their Blue Family.”

The Wadsworth Police Department shared on social media: “We send our most sincere condolences to the Cleveland Police Department on the loss of one of their officers, who was fatally shot in the line of duty early this morning. Our hearts go out to their department, family, and friends. May the officer rest in peace.”

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media, in part: “As people across the country spend this day celebrating our nation’s freedom, please take a moment to join Sheriff Boudreaux in sending prayers to the Cleveland Police Department, who lost of one their own who was protecting those very freedoms.”

The Shaker Heights Police Department shared on social media: “The Shaker Heights Police Department is deeply saddened to learn of the line-of-duty murder of a 27-year old Cleveland police officer overnight. We stand today in mourning for the officer, and offer our deepest sympathies to his family and to the Cleveland Division of Police. We ask that our community keep the officer and his family in their thoughts.”

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media: “We’re so saddened to learn of the senseless killing of a Cleveland Police officer early this morning. Our hearts go out to their family, friends, and colleagues.”

The City of Parma Police Department shared on social media: “Our hearts break over the loss of another hero. Sending our condolences to family, friends, and our sisters and brothers in blue at the Cleveland Police Department.”

The Medina Police Department shared on social media: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cleveland Police Department and the Ritter family after suffering the loss of Officer Ritter. While on patrol last night, Officer Ritter was tragically shot and killed. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office shared on social media: "We send our deepest condolences to the Cleveland police officer’s family, friends, Cleveland Police Department, and community as they grieve this senseless and tragic loss."

The Ontario County Sheriff's office out of New York shared on social media: "Our hearts are heavy today as we join the Cleveland Police Department and Officer Jamieson Ritter's family in mourning his tragic loss. Officer Ritter's roots run deep in Ontario County, with his father having started his law enforcement journey at the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Please join us in keeping Officer Ritter's family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."

The Baltimore County Police Department out of Maryland shared on social media: "Our hearts are heavy today as we learn of the death of Police Officer Jamieson Ritter of the Cleveland Police. The 27-year-old was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 4, 2024. He was a member of the Ohio National Guard and was recently named Officer of the Month."

The Craig Beach Police Department shared on social media: "Our hearts go out to the Cleveland Police Department and to the family members of the fallen officer. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."

The Butler County Sheriffs Office shared on social media, in part: "The Butler County Sheriff's Office is saddened to learn of the death of Officer Jamieson Ritter #1176 of the Cleveland Division of Police (Ohio). We extend our deepest condolences to Officer Jamieson Ritter's family, friends, and all the members of the Cleveland Division of Police during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

The Fairfield Township Police Department shared on social media: "The men and women of the Fairfield Township Police Department extend our deepest condolences to Officer Jamieson Ritter’s family, friends, and all the members of the Cleveland Division of Police during this difficult time. Ofc. Ritter was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

The Dublin Police Department shared on social media: "We want to express our condolences to the family and loved ones of Officer Jamieson Ritter with the Cleveland Division of Police who was killed in the line of duty Thursday morning. We also send our support to the division's members who are grieving from the loss of their colleague."