Sergeant Ries Killed in Line of Duty | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Tragedy struck Rittman, Ohio, as Sgt. Scott Ries, a 10-year veteran and 54-year-old police sergeant, was killed in the line of duty during a sudden armed confrontation. Three other officers were wounded — two in stable condition, one treated on scene — and a police K-9 was also injured in critical condition. The suspect’s former partner and her child were also killed in the incident. Authorities are still investigating, but the community has already begun mourning, with flags lowered to half-staff and the Fraternal Order of Police urging everyone to honor Sgt. Ries and his grieving family…