Heartbreak in Mansfield: 5-Year-Old Kyrie Brown Dies After Being Left in Hot Car; Police Release Devastating Video and Audio
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Mansfield Division of Police has released haunting video and audio footage that captures the desperate, emotionally charged moments after 5-year-old Kyrie Brown was discovered unresponsive in a vehicle on Thursday, June 26. The video and audio are difficult to hear & watch.
The footage, shared by Special Operations Bureau Captain Randy Carver, shows the intensity and anguish of first responders who fought heroically to save the young child. Officers can be seen sprinting to the scene and initiating CPR as cries filled the air. In a testament to their commitment, one officer jumped behind the wheel of the ambulance and drove it to the hospital himself so emergency medical staff could remain focused on reviving Kyrie during the critical ride.
Despite their tireless efforts, Kyrie was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The tragedy unfolded around 3:15 p.m. at 91 Marion Avenue, when officers and Mansfield firefighters responded to a 911 call about an unresponsive child inside a car. When they arrived, they found Kyrie limp in the arms of his mother. Immediate life-saving measures were performed, but the heat and time had already taken a devastating toll.
Investigators say Kyrie had been left inside the vehicle for an extended period on a sweltering summer day. The preliminary autopsy indicates he died from hyperthermia—dangerously elevated body temperature. On an 85-degree day, the temperature inside a closed vehicle can rise to over 119 degrees in just minutes.
As the Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation in collaboration with the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office and Richland County Children Services, officials are urging the public to withhold judgment. Once all facts are gathered, the case will be reviewed to determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
“We know people want answers, but we must allow the investigation to take its full course,” said, Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann. “Until the Prosecutor’s Office reviews all evidence and autopsy results, we cannot speculate on charges.”
Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann expressed his deep sorrow for Kyrie’s family and commended the responders involved.
“Our hearts are heavy for the family of this young child,” said Chief Bammann. “Any case involving a child carries a deep emotional impact, and this incident is no exception. I want to commend my Officers, Detectives, Dispatchers, Evidence Technician, and EMS staff for their utmost professionalism during this investigation.”
Authorities are using the heartbreaking incident to remind all caregivers of the dangers of hot vehicles. Even a few minutes inside a parked car on a warm day can prove fatal for a child.
Safety Reminder
Always check the backseat before exiting your vehicle.
Place a reminder item in the front seat (like a toy or diaper bag) when traveling with children.
Never assume someone else removed the child from the car.
If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Ronee Swisher of the Major Crimes Unit at (419) 755-9432.
As the community mourns the loss of a vibrant young life, Mansfield is left with a painful reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike—and how vital vigilance is when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable.
