Two Westerville Police Officers Shot to Death

WESTERVILLE, Ohio-  Police said two officers have been fatally shot at a home in a Columbus suburb, and a suspect is in custody.

Westerville Police Chief Joe Morbitzer said 39-year-old Eric Joering and 54-year-old Tony Morelli were shot around noon on Saturday after responding to a 911 hang-up call. He said they were responding to a “potential domestic situation.”

Morbitzer said the officers “gave their lives in defense of others” and “they’re true american heroes.” Police provided no details about the suspect.