RIP. Ohio Sergeant Scott Ries, who gave his life in the line of duty, is the 53rd officer lost in 2026.
Sergeant Scott Ries was murdered when he 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 Vick 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.
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Our hearts are breaking 💔
Rittman Ohio Police Sgt. Scott Ries has been shot and killed.
Two other officers and a police K9 have been wounded.
Please join us in praying for the loved ones and friends of Sgt. Ries. Rest well hero 🙏🏽
And for healing for the wounded 🙏🏽
So were mine. I know their names and where they’re buried.
However…
Their descendant is free. He has an education. He worked a job making people safe. He bought a house. He has a family. He can read and write. He can walk around wherever he wants. He takes care of himself, his family, and his neighborhood.
My ancestors would be proud of me and the country I live in. They would be proud of the progress that was made. They would be proud of the freedoms we all have today.
You’re mad just for the sake of being mad. I’m happy and free because that’s what I am.
The parents should be charged, and the kids should be sent to JUVY!!!
A group of YOUNG UNCONTROLLED THUGS beat a female police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina…
WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS!!!
Jasmine Crockett saying on the 4th of July, we should be celebrating a black woman that we know?
No. We should be celebrating our Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Progress of this beautiful nation.
These democrat politicians are truly insufferable.
Wow! President Trump brought up Iwo Jima survivor Marine Cpl. Don Graves to salute the flag heroically raised by U.S. Marines over Iwo Jima.
Every time I see 101-year-old Cpl. Graves, he fires me up. We stand on the shoulders of giants!
Semper Fi. 🇺🇸
🚨😮 SHOCKING: NYPD detective shot in the back by an 18-year-old suspect while sitting in an unmarked police vehicle. The detective was only 10 days from retirement before his vest stopped the bullet.
Thank God his vest saved his life. 🙏🏾
This guy hears Charlie Kirk was a racist.
He heard it over & over so much that he did something smart.
He sat down & LISTENED to his words.
It was then that he realized he was LIED to.
Kirk wasn't a racist AT ALL.
He was a GREAT American.
WE REMEMBER Indianapolis Metro Police Officer Perry Renn EOW: 7/5/2014
12 Years Ago he was Shot and Killed protecting the Community he Served and Protected
His example led to the Pledge, “We Will Always Get Out of Our Cars” #Resolve#NeverForget
President Trump,
Their goal is to assassinate you. And they are dead serious.
Believe them when they tell you who they are and what their intentions are. Stop negotiating with people who want you dead.