All new developments on killing of Westerville officers

Since two Westerville officers were shot and killed over the weekend, many new items have come to light. Here is the latest:

A vigil for the two fallen officers is planned for tonight at First Responders Park, 374 W. Main St. in Westerville- 10TV
Gerald A. Lawson III has been charged with supplying the gun to the person accused of shooting and killing the two officers. He appeared in court and said he understood the charges brought up against him. Lawson remains in custody- The Dispatch
Quentin Smith, the man charged with murdering the officers, could face the death penalty- The Dispatch
Smith’s record includes arrests for felonious assault, aggravated menacing, carrying a concealed weapon, simple assault, intimidation and other offenses- The Dispatch
Smith’s wife said he carried a gun at all times- The Dispatch
In November 2017, Smith’s wife went to the police for a protection order saying he forced himself on her sexually and threatened to kill her and their infant child if they left him- The Dispatch
Smith’s ex-wife filed a protection order against him in 2008 after he accused her of cheating and pointed a gun to her head- The Dispatch
Smith’s mother also providing damning evidence against his violent history including him stabbing her live-in boyfriend in 2007- The Dispatch

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