Written by Ohio’s heart is heavy with the tragic loss of Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, a beloved four-year veteran fatally shot on May 26, 2025, while bravely responding to a domestic call. His death has unleashed a wave of profound grief across the state.
Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags to half-staff as law enforcement and communities united in sorrow. Sheriff John Hinton, his voice thick with pain, remembered Deputy Sherrer as a “godsend” who “always had a smile” and deeply loved his community, poignantly refusing to utter the suspect’s name to honor Daniel’s memory.
This devastating incident, where Deputy Sherrer heroically tried to de-escalate before gunfire erupted, serves as a stark, painful reminder of the ultimate sacrifice officers face. Tributes pour in, echoing the heartbreak of a community and the unbreakable bonds of the “thin blue line.” Deputy Sherrer’s dedicated service and the void he leaves are deeply felt by his loved ones and a grateful state.