Roll of Honor
Incident
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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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
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
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Daniel Weston Sherrer's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel Weston Sherrer Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with aggravated murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel Weston Sherrer is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed by gun; unknown type.