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Anthony Pasquale Morelli
- Feb. 10, 2018 -
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(29705)
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Resided: |
OH, USA
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Born: | Feb. 07, 1964 |
Fallen: | Feb. 10, 2018 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Westerville Division of Police - OH
29 S. State Street Westerville, OH
43081 USA (614)882-7444 |
County: | Franklin |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Ambush |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 467 |
On The Job: |
29 years
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Bio: Anthony was born in Army Tripler Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. He was married to his wife, Linda (Wilch) Morelli on Sept. 23, 1989.
He was raised in Massillon, Ohio where he was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, he attended Washington High School where he played for the Massillon Tiger Football team, graduated from Kent State University and the Ohio State Highway Patrol Officers Academy. He was a loved and respected member of the Westerville, Ohio community. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Quentin Smith :: Black
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Male
- 30 years old
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Location: |
Westerville,
Franklin County,
OH
USA
Sat. Feb. 10, 2018
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Summary: |
Police Officer Anthony Morelli and Police Officer Eric Joering were shot and killed when they responded to a 911 hangup call in the 300 block of Crosswind Drive.
As officers arrived at the home they made contact with the residents of the apartment and let inside. As they walked into the apartment a 30-year-old male subject opened fire on them, mortally wounding Officer Joering and Officer Morelli. Despite their wounds, both officers were able to return fire and wounded the subject who was taken to a hospital.
Officer Morelli was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
The subject was charged with two counts of capital murder of a law enforcement officer.
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Related: |
Eric Joseph Joering
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Last Updated: Feb. 28, 2018 |
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