Ohio Honors Fallen Officer with Half-Staff | Columbus News

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered all state and county flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen Rittman Police Sergeant Scott Ries, who died in a tragic July 5 shooting that also claimed the lives of Christine McWilliams, her 13-year-old daughter McKinley, and Brandon Fazekas. Sergeant Ries, a decorated officer with 10 years on the Rittman force and prior service with two other departments, is being remembered with this solemn gesture — a tradition symbolizing collective mourning and respect — as flags remain lowered until his funeral. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83d5f77f3c4799e7