27-05-2025
Morrow County deputy shot and killed Memorial Day evening
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Morrow County Deputy was shot and killed Monday evening, the Morrow County Sherriff's Office confirmed.
Morrow County Sheriff John L. Hinton said a deputy was shot in an altercation with a suspect. Hinton said the deputy was transported to an area hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The suspect is in serious condition.
Hinton said the deputy responded to the 100 block of County Road 26 on reports of a domestic disturbance. He said the situation led to the officer involved shooting, and the suspect was also shot.
'There are no words to express the pain being felt by our office today,' Hinton said.
Hinton read from a statement and said he would not take any questions.
The incident is under investigation by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the Ohio BCI. If anyone has information about the incident, they are asked to contact the Delaware Sheriff at 740-833-2830 or DCSODetectives@
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