Funeral procession, services for Ohio officers fatally shot

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AP \R Westerville (Ohio)
Last Updated : Feb 16 2018 | 11:10 AM IST
A funeral procession and service are planned for two Ohio police officers fatally shot while responding to a 911 hang-up call in the Columbus suburb of Westerville.
A viewing is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Friday for officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville, followed by a funeral starting at 1 pm.
A procession through the city will follow the funeral. The city will livestream Fridays services. Schools are closed for the day. The two veteran officers were shot after entering a residence early Saturday afternoon. The officers returned fire, wounding 30-year-old Quentin Smith.
Smith has been charged with aggravated murder. He remains hospitalized.

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First Published: Feb 16 2018 | 11:10 AM IST