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a day ago
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Mount Gilead community rallies to support slain deputy's family, friends
MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WCMH) – It's been a week since the people of Morrow County began mourning the tragic death of one of their own. Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Sherrer was shot and killed one week ago on the evening of Memorial Day. His accused killer, 53-year-old Brian Wilson, is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for the first time since the shooting. Columbus continues affordable housing fight as some funding drops The community has shown up over and over again for the Morrow County Sheriff's Office who lost a colleague and a friend, and for the family who lost a loved one. The day the shooting happened, a memorial was starting to be built on the deputy's cruiser in front of the Morrow County Sheriff's Office. It's now covered in flowers, memories, keepsakes, and other items to memorialize Sherrer. Blue ribbons were hung throughout the town of Mount Gilead. A local gym bought blue lights for people to put on their porch in order to 'light the county blue' for Sherrer and the rest of the law enforcement community. The people of Morrow County showed up again for Sherrer and his family on Monday. Former Ohio doctor's defamation trial against Mount Carmel begins 'The community, that's who supports our business,' said Pizzaburg Pizza owner Jason Bentz. 'They buy pizza from us, so we want to support them as much as we can. We donate 30% of all of our sales, but then all tips and donations go back to the officer. Also, officers, family.' The local pizza shop, run by Bentz and his wife Meghan, is normally closed on Mondays, but this Monday, it was staffed like it was a busy Friday night. 'We're hoping to be able to raise at least $3,000, $4,000,' Bentz said. 'We'll see what happens.' Between 5-6:30 p.m., the phone rang non-stop and the pizzas and strombolis were coming out of the oven at a steady pace. More than 150 pizzas were ordered by supporters who made the special trip to town on a Monday night. Columbus illuminates City Hall for Pride Month, honor local LGBTQ+ advocates 'I am happy to be a part of this community, and I feel like all of the people in the community support each other like an extended family, and that's unusual in this day and age,' Rhonda Taylor, who has lived in Marengo for 20 years, said. Taylor walked into the pizza shop Monday night wearing a black t-shirt with the Morrow County Sheriff's badge on it, and a memorial to Sherrer. She said she bought it from a local clothing store to support her community and mourn the loss. 'I felt like I had been stabbed in the chest with an icicle,' she said. 'It's just like a cold shot ran right through my chest because he was a very good person and way too young to die. He was the kind of guy that always would help people, no matter what was going on. He would try to help. And it just seemed so sad to me that he tried to help someone and lost his life because of it.' For Taylor, helping her community during a time of need is a no-brainer. Federal cuts hit Columbus summer youth program 'I want to at least acknowledge and show my respect for a person that made the ultimate sacrifice trying to help someone,' she said. 'Daniel was one of those people who still cared for people as individuals, and saddens me that he is gone so soon.' A public visitation service for Sherrer will run from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Northmor High School in Galion. On Wednesday morning, a public funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at the same high school. Sherrer will be buried in a private ceremony in Marion later that day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Three shootouts led to law enforcement death, injuries last week: where they all stand now
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A sheriff's deputy was killed and three other officers injured in three separate shootings last week across central Ohio. Since last Monday – Memorial Day – there have been three separate shootouts between police and suspects. Most recently, Dustin Ohm, 29, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on Marysville Police officers early Friday morning, then again on the median of U.S. Route 33 after a car chase. One officer was treated and released from the hospital; Ohm remains hospitalized. On Wednesday, two Mifflin Township police officers were shot after a traffic stop turned into a chaotic foot chase. Then, a two-day manhunt for the suspect ended with multiple arrests. Davenote Dixon, 21, is charged with attempted murder and is hospitalized after suffering what police said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In addition, Jayla Call, 31, is in jail without bond on felony charges for allegedly hiding Dixon at her apartment; she is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. On Memorial Day last Monday, Morrow County Sheriff's deputy Daniel Sherrer was shot and killed during a shootout with a man in Marengo. The suspect was hospitalized for four days and on Saturday, was released from the hospital and jailed. Sherrer's death was a killing that rocked the law enforcement and Morrow County communities. 'Just seeing the community come together for this blue line family, it's definitely really meaningful to see how much support they actually have,' Morrow County resident Abby Pence said Thursday at a candlelight vigil in Sherrer's honor. 'I've lived in Morrow County my whole life and just to hear about this incident that's happened, it's breathtaking and it's really heartbreaking to the community,' resident Jennifer Fisher said. A public visitation for Sherrer will take place Tuesday at Northmor High School in Galion from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The next day, a public memorial will begin at 11 a.m. at the school followed by a private burial. 'Just a really deep, deep emotion of just thinking about his family and all of the officers that work here in Morrow County,' resident Cathy Brake said. The Morrow County Prosecutor's Office said the suspect, Brian Wilson, 53, is charged with aggravated murder, but will remain in Delaware County Jail for the duration of the judicial process due to the relationship Sherrer had with the jail staff in Morrow County, which was touched on by Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton. 'He came to work every day, he loved this community, he loved the job,' Hinton said last Tuesday. 'He was just a great guy. He will be missed.' According to the prosecutor's office, Wilson is set to have a court hearing either Monday or Tuesday, at which point, more details on the domestic violence call that led to Sherrer's death should come to light. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Man accused of killing Morrow County sheriff's deputy released from hospital
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – The suspect accused of shooting and killing a Morrow County sheriff's deputy nearly a week ago has been moved to jail. Brian M. Wilson was released from the hospital Saturday and booked into Delaware County jail, according to the county's sheriff's office. Wilson is charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, on Memorial Day. Sherrer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call at a home on County Road 26 south of Marengo, a community 35 miles north of Columbus. According to court records, Wilson allegedly told Sherrer, '…you better just f—— go if you want your family to see you tomorrow,' before an alleged shootout between Wilson and Sherrer took place. According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, the lead investigating entity in the case, Wilson was shot during the incident and hospitalized for treatment. Wilson is set to be arraigned in Morrow County, but a hearing has not been scheduled. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
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Ohio deputy is fatally shot responding to a domestic violence call, suspect is wounded
MARENGO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff's deputy who responded to a domestic violence call at a home was fatally shot by a suspect who was wounded, authorities said. The Morrow County Sheriff's office said the shooting occurred Monday night in the town of Marengo, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Columbus. The deputy's name has not been released. In a statement posted on the department's Facebook page, Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton said the deputy was shot shortly after he arrived at the home. The deputy and the suspect were both taken to a hospital, where the deputy was pronounced dead a short time later. 'There are no words to express the pain being felt by our office,' Hinton said. The suspect remains hospitalized in serious condition, Hinton said. No other injuries were reported in the shooting. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office will lead the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the state's Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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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@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
