Sergeant Scott Ries was shot and killed responding to a call near 90 Chippewa Trail in Rittman at approximately 9:30 p.m.
After receiving a call reporting shots fired, officers from the Rittman Police Department, Medina County Sheriff’s Office, and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, where they were immediately fired upon. Sergeant Ries and four Medina County Sheriff’s officers were struck. Sergeant Ries succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Two deputies were transported to a local hospital in stable condition, two others were treated at the scene, and a Wayne County Sheriff’s Office K-9 who was shot during the incident remains in serious condition at a local animal hospital.
The suspect was found inside the home, deceased.
Sergeant Ries had served with the Rittman Police Department for 10 years and had previously served as a deputy sheriff for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and as an officer for the Sugar Grove Police Department in Fairfield County.
Source: ODMP