Westerville is a city of under 37,000. It is a northeastern suburb of Columbus.
Eric Joering (L); Anthony Morelli (R) |
Officers made contact with the residents of the apartment and were let inside. Quentin Smith, age 30, suddenly opened fire, mortally wounding two officers.
The officers were able to return fire and wounded the shooter who was apprehended by others on scene.
Both of the officers who were shot were rushed to a local hospital where they succumbed to their wounds.
Tragically deceased are:
Police Officer Anthony Morelli, age 54. Officer Morelli had 29 years of service. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Police Officer Eric Joering, age 39. Officer Joering had over 16 years of service. He is survived by his wife and four daughters.
The members of the Westerville Division of Police are in mourning over the deaths of
Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Anthony and for Eric and for those who have lost them. |
The loved ones of Anthony and Eric are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They were loved. They did their best. They will be forever mourned.
Thank you for your service to the community, Anthony and Eric.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Pray for justice for Anthony and for Eric.
Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.
God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.
Pray that Anthony is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.
God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.
Pray that Anthony is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Eric is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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