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Deputy Sheriff Weston Sherrer was shot and killed while responding to a report of a shooting and domestic dispute at the 100 block of County Road and Country Road 15, south of Marengo, just outside of Columbus, at approximately 7:40 p.m.
When Deputy Sherrer arrived at the residence, he found the subject seated on the porch. As he approached the subject and attempted to de-escalate the situation, the man threatened Deputy Sherrer with a gun if he came any further. Deputy Sherrer stayed behind and continued to speak with the subject until he moved to the steps and fired at Deputy Sherrer, who was struck while returning gunfire.
Deputy Sherrer was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds that night.
The suspect was also wounded and was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. A warrant for aggravated murder has been filed.
Deputy Sherrer had served with the Morrow County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, sister, and fiancée.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Sherrer gave the Morrow County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mt. Gilead community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Sherrer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Daniel is the only officer of Morrow County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Daniel is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Daniel was 31. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Daniel was 31. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 9.3% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 14.5%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Morrow County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 6.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
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