MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio — Authorities have released body-worn camera footage showing the encounter that led to the death of Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Sherrer, ABC 6 reported.
The May 26 incident began when the suspect’s brother-in-law called 911, reporting that the suspect had fired two full magazines into his car. At the same time, Sherrer was arriving at the suspect’s residence. Bodycam footage shows Sherrer calmly approaching the suspect, who was sitting on his porch with a firearm clearly visible. Sherrer greeted the suspect, but the situation quickly escalated when the suspect began shouting profanities and warned the deputy not to come any closer.
Sherrer took cover and radioed that the suspect was armed. The released footage ends before shots were fired, but investigators say Sherrer was struck after moving around the porch. Sherrer had also fired shots, striking the suspect.
Another deputy, who had initially responded to the 911 call, arrived shortly after and discovered Sherrer unconscious. With the help of a nearby neighbor, who is a firefighter, the deputy began rendering aid, removing Sherrer’s vest and shirt in an effort to locate the gunshot wound and revive him. They found that Sherrer had been shot in the chest and was unresponsive with no detectable pulse.
Sherrer was 31 years old and had served with the department since May 2021.
Meanwhile, the suspect, who had been wounded in the leg and arm during the exchange of gunfire, was taken into custody at the scene. The same deputy who rendered aid to Sherrer placed the suspect in handcuffs. In the bodycam audio, the suspect can be heard pleading for help and repeatedly saying, “I’m sorry.”
The suspect has been charged with 14 criminal counts, including aggravated murder. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
