Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Line of Duty While Responding to Domestic Disturbance

An Ohio sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot on Memorial Day while responding to a domestic violence call in Morrow County.

The suspect, identified as Brian Michael Wilson, 53, has been charged with aggravated murder following the deadly confrontation.

According to court documents, Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at Wilson’s residence. A four-year veteran of the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Sherrer was allegedly met with gunfire shortly after arriving at the scene.

Body camera footage reportedly captured the encounter leading up to the shooting. Wilson, allegedly seated on his front porch and visibly armed, warned the deputy not to approach, stating: “Don’t come up here,” and “Don’t f—ing come around that corner, I will f—ing kill you.”

Despite the threats, Deputy Sherrer attempted to engage with Wilson. The suspect allegedly continued issuing vulgar and threatening statements, including: “I’m not f—ing playing, you better just f—ing go if you want your family to see you tomorrow,” and “Get the f— out of here now.”

Sherrer reportedly tried to de-escalate the situation before Wilson allegedly opened fire. Court documents showed that Wilson used two handguns during the shooting, both of which were recovered at the scene.

The body camera also reportedly recorded the sound of one firearm clicking repeatedly, indicating Wilson fired until he exhausted his ammunition.

A neighbor told investigators that Wilson had expressed ominous statements earlier that evening, reportedly saying, “I don’t want you around this. I don’t want you to get involved. If I were to die tonight, I’d be okay with it.”

Wilson was also shot during the exchange and was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Authorities issued a warrant for his arrest on a charge of aggravated murder.

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Wilson has a criminal record dating back to the 1990s, including a 2009 arrest related to a domestic violence incident in Marion County, Ohio.

Deputy Sherrer’s death has prompted an outpouring of support from law enforcement agencies across the state, as the investigation continues into the tragic incident.