MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WCMH) – A man accused of murder appeared in court for the first time since a shootout that took the life of a Morrow County Sheriff deputy on Memorial Day.
Brian Wilson, 53, was booked into Delaware County Jail after he was released from a hospital over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office. Wilson is charged with aggravated murder after an alleged shootout with deputy Daniel “Weston” Sherrer at home on County Road 26, just south of Marengo.
Sherrer was reportedly responding to a domestic violence call when Wilson confronted him on the porch of the home. Wilson allegedly told Sherrer, “You better just f—— go if you want your family to see you tomorrow.” before shots were fired.
Several gunshots were heard and Sherrer was hit during the exchange. More shots were fired, a court affidavit said, and two firearms were recovered, including a semiautomatic pistol and a revolver.
Wilson, charged with aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer, was also struck during the shootout and had been hospitalized for nearly a week before his release Saturday.
On Tuesday, Wilson appeared virtually for his arraignment hearing in Morrow County court and received a $5 million cash surety bond with no possibility of paying 10%. The $5 million amount was issued after Morrow County prosecuting attorney Andrew Wick requested a $9 million bond.
Wick told NBC4 that he knew Deputy Sherrer “very well.” “He was one of the good ones,” said Wick of Sherrer. “Always willing to help and always curious about updates in the law.”
If Wilson posts bond, he cannot leave Ohio, must refrain from consuming alcohol or drugs, must remove all firearms from his residence, and cannot contact members of Sherrer’s family. If convicted of his aggravated murder charge, the court said Wilson could face life in prison or the death penalty.
Sherrer was honored with a 120-mile procession last Wednesday and tomorrow he will be laid to rest at a private ceremony at Marion Cemetery. Visitation hours will be held Tuesday from 1-7 p.m. at Northmor High School. Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags flown at half staff until the completion of funeral services
