Chief of Police Steven Eric DiSario, Kirkersville Police Department, Ohio

Chief of Police Steven Eric DiSario

Kirkersville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, May 12, 2017

Steven Eric DiSario

Chief of Police Steven DiSario was shot and killed while responding to reports of an armed subject outside of a nursing home on Main Street.

As he arrived on scene, he notified dispatchers that he had the subject in sight. As he made contact with the subject, he was shot and fatally wounded in front of the nursing home. The subject then went into the nursing home and murdered his girlfriend, who worked in the nursing home, and a second employee.

The subject was also found deceased inside the nursing home.

Chief DiSario had only served with the Kirkersville Police Department for three weeks. He is survived by his expectant wife and five children.

Bio

Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Deceased

domestic

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On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Steven was killed in the line of duty.

To the DiSario family, fellow deputies, and all who call Steven beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Chief DiSario gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 12, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 11, 2018