The normally quiet St. Clair Township in Columbiana County is in mourning after a deadly shootout Wednesday afternoon. 

The incident claimed the life of four-year-old Rosalie Martin and the suspect, 29-year-old Joseph Como, and severely injured Officer Dakota Wetzel. 

Como had run-ins with the law over the last decade with police reports detailing mental health struggles. Four-year-old Rosalie Martin was in a dentist's office nearby when she was shot and killed. Detective Wetzel remains in stable condition after taking a bullet to the head during the shootout.

Several law enforcement agencies responded to the scene on Wednesday. The community continues to process this tragedy as Officer Wetzel begins his long road to recovery.

From several fundraisers established leading up to Thursday's vigil, thousands sent their love to the Wetzel and Martin families.

"Two calls you never want to deal with is a fellow officer down and things involving children," explained Lt. Randy Schneider with the Calcutta Fire Department. "We had them both in one day."

As Detective Wetzel remains in a Pittsburgh hospital and the family of Rosalie Martin processes the loss of the four-year-old, a show of support Thursday echoed throughout the town with dozens gathered in frigid temperatures at the Calcutta Fire Department. 

"Lord of all gentleness, surround us with your care and comfort us in our sorrow," prayed Father Leo Wehrlin with Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. "We grieve at the loss of this little child."

Some vigil attendees even witnessed the tragedy unfold, burdened by a scene they say will sit with them forever.

"In times of need, our community comes out and supports this entire area," said Trustee Jordan Williams. "We're blessed to have the great police officers and police forces who came out to support our community and all of our residents."

"As community leaders, you look to us for guidance and support. Wednesday was one of the hardest days as township trustees," said Trustee James Sabatini to the crowd. "But as we stand here, you have given us your guidance and support. Thank you for caring for the community and first responders. There are a lot of answered questions but we want to thank everyone for being here."

The community agrees the events that unfolded Wednesday sparked a greater appreciation for police and the dangers they face every day. Sheri Shaw's son works for a neighboring department. She calls what happened to Officer Wetzel, a mother's worst nightmare.

"That could have been my son yesterday," Shaw said. "Every time he walks out the door, it could be the last time I see him. It means the world to this community to have this kind of support. Rosalie was just going to the dentist and you could have never imagined this happening."

"The togetherness. The unified command," explained Calcutta Fire Chief Dave McCoy. "It's very heart-touching that we have people around us who care that much to give part of their lives to help us."

Visit this link to donate to the Martin family's verified GoFundMe.

Visit this link to donate to the Martin and Wetzel families through The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police.