Deputy Sheriff Daniel Sherrer - Morrow County Sheriff's Office - Ohio

On May 26, 2025, Deputy Sheriff Daniel 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, Ohio, 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. His

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. He is survived by his parents, sister, and fiancée.

As part of our "Plaques for Heroes" campaign, engraved slate memorial plaques were sent to the Morrow County Sheriff's Office and to Sherrer's family at no cost to honor his service and his sacrifice to the community of Morrow County, Ohio.  Our condolences to his family, his department and the community he served.