Ohio Deputy Killed in Domestic Call Shooting: 'He Will Be Missed'
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What to know
- Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Marengo over Memorial Day weekend.
- The suspect was also shot and hospitalized in serious condition, but authorities have not disclosed their identity.
- The shooting is under review by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
An Ohio deputy was killed in a shooting when he responded to a domestic disturbance call over the Memorial Day weekend.
Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer was struck by gunfire during a domestic violence call in Marengo on Sunday, the Columbus Dispatch reports. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
"The guy was never in a bad mood, (he) always had a smile on his face," said Sheriff John Hinton during a news conference. "He would go out his way to see how your day was and crack a joke, and (he) was just a great guy. He will be missed."
The suspect also was shot during the incident and was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Sheriff John Hinton would not identify the suspect.
"You will never hear his name come from my lips," Hinton said during a press conference.
Sherrer, 31, had served with the sheriff's office since May 2021, according to the agency. He is survived by his parents.
"I share in the anguish experienced by so many in this tight-knit community — my prayers are with Deputy Sherrer’s family, the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and all who wear the badge," Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in the statement, according to the Dispatch.
The shooting is being reviewed by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
