Ohio police chief killed in shooting was father of 6 with baby on the way

Disario had been the police chief for about three weeks, Thorp said. He is a father of six with another child on the way, Thorp said.

The motive is unknown, Thorp added.

Thorp said today was a “very sad day for our county and the community.”

Kirkersville, about 24 miles east of Columbus, is a small village with fewer than 600 residents. Police are not always on duty, Thorp said.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich said in a statement, “Ohio mourns the loss of Kirkersville Chief Eric Disario, who died in the line of duty. Join me in praying for his family, friends and colleagues, and for the others injured in this tragedy.”