Possible Murder Suicide 927 Woodville Rd in Mansfield
At approximately 12:06 p.m., officers responded to 927 Woodville Road for a report of two individuals with gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers located a father and son, a 40-year-old male and a 9-year-old male, inside the residence.
The 9-year-old was transported to OhioHealth, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The 40-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
While the circumstances appear to be a murder–suicide, detectives from the Mansfield Division of Police, along with the Richland County Coroner’s Office, continue to investigate. Out of respect for the family, the names of the individuals are not being released at this time.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
