Crime
Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer shot and killed on Memorial Day, suspect Brian Wilson charged
MARION, OH – A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty on Memorial Day while responding to a domestic violence call in the rural community of Marengo, approximately 35 miles north of Columbus.
Deputy Daniel Sherrer, 31, was fatally wounded during a shootout at a residence on County Road 26 shortly after 7:40 p.m. on Monday.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sherrer, who had served with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office since May 2021, was remembered by Sheriff John L. Hinton during a press conference Tuesday morning as a dedicated and well-loved deputy.
“He was a grown man, but I still think of him as a kid. Always had a smile, never in a bad mood. He loved this job, and he loved this community,” Hinton said.
The suspect in the shooting, identified in court records as Brian Michael Wilson, 53, of Marengo, is expected to be charged with aggravated murder.
He was also wounded during the exchange of gunfire and remains hospitalized in serious condition under police custody.
According to an affidavit filed in support of the charges, body-worn camera footage captured the events leading up to the deadly confrontation.
Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Sherrer spoke with a neighbor who reported that Wilson had made alarming comments, including a statement that he would be “OK if he died tonight.”
Sherrer then approached the residence and observed Wilson sitting on a porch with a visible firearm. Wilson immediately warned him not to come closer, saying, “Don’t come up here.”
Sherrer attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Wilson’s threats intensified. The affidavit records him saying:
“Don’t f—— come around that corner, I will f—— kill you… I’m not f—— playing, you better just f—— go if you want your family to see you tomorrow.”
Moments later, Wilson advanced toward the deputy, and gunfire erupted. Sherrer was struck and collapsed.
The affidavit indicates that additional shots followed, possibly as Wilson fired again at the wounded deputy. Audio from the footage captured the sound of a firearm clicking, consistent with an empty chamber in a revolver.
Investigators recovered two firearms from the scene: a semiautomatic pistol and a revolver.
Sheriff Hinton did not discuss the circumstances that triggered the shootout and said he had not yet viewed the body camera footage.
He also declined to publicly name the suspect, stating:
“You will never hear his name come from my lips… Why would I? Why am I going to even mention his name? He doesn’t deserve it.”
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are jointly handling the investigation.
Wilson remains hospitalized and in custody as the legal process moves forward.
Deputy Sherrer’s death has deeply impacted the Morrow County community, home to roughly 35,000 residents.
A patrol cruiser has been stationed in front of the sheriff’s office, adorned with a black mourning band over the badge, surrounded by flowers and tributes left by members of the community.
Further updates on the investigation and legal proceedings are expected to be released by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.