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.
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
Statement from Morrow County Sheriff John L. Hinton on Fallen Deputy
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed in the line of duty on May 26, 2025 while responding to a domestic situation.
Daniel was 31 years old and joined the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office on May 16, 2021. He is survived by his parents and numerous loved ones.
The Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the outpouring of support from our community and fellow law enforcement officers across the state and country. Our county is a closely-tied community which has always supported its law enforcement agencies and that backing is evident during this time of grief. The many expressions of thoughts and prayers for the Sherrer family and our office are greatly appreciated.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.
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