Buckeye Reporter

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has expressed his condolences following the death of Morrow County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer. The deputy was killed in the line of duty on Memorial Day evening.

In a statement, Yost said, "My heart is torn by the loss of yet another Ohio law enforcement officer, who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his community. We are forever indebted to those who lay down their lives for others."

Yost also extended his sympathies to the community and Deputy Sherrer's family, stating, "I share in the anguish experienced by so many in this tight-knit community – my prayers are with Deputy Sherrer’s family, the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and all who wear the badge."

He thanked the Delaware County Sheriff's Office for taking charge of the investigation during a time of significant grief: "My thanks to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office for stepping up to lead the investigation at a time of crushing grief."

Deputy Sherrer was 31 years old and had served with the sheriff's office for four years. The Morrow County Sheriff's Office has sought assistance from both the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the attorney general's Bureau of Criminal Investigation to look into this critical incident involving an officer. The investigation remains active and ongoing.