By 1812Blockhouse
The following was shared on Sunday morning by the Mansfield Division of Police:
At approximately 2:36 AM on September 22, 2024, officers responded to 459 S. Main St. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers entered the residence where they found a 19-year-old male victim inside who had sustained a gunshot wound(s).
The Mansfield Fire Department arrived at the residence; however, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Richland County Coroner’s Office responded and will be sending the victim for an autopsy as this is an ongoing investigation.
Major Crimes detectives are working to find out what led to the shooting death as well as to identify a suspect(s). Details are limited as this is an active and fluid investigation. Additional details will be released once they are available.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Richard Clapp at (419) 755-9470.
Chief Jason Bammann
Mansfield Division of Police
