The Mansfield Division of Police is actively investigating a shooting incident at 109 Stewart Avenue that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old female victim. The preliminary investigation shows Mansfield Patrol Officers responding to a 911 call that came from the incident location at 8:53AM. The unknown female caller, who appeared to be upset, advised “to please send police” to the above listed address. The caller then disconnected before any additional information could be obtained by the Richland County Dispatcher, who took the 911 call. The Richland County dispatcher immediately relayed this information to the Mansfield Public Service Communications Center (PSCC) who then dispatched officers to that location.
Mansfield Police Officers responded to the address and while attempting to contact the occupants inside, a gunshot was heard. Officers immediately ordered the occupants out from inside the residence and shortly after that, two females exited onto the front porch area, one suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body area. Officers began life saving measures on the victim while awaiting EMS personnel and detaining the other female until the scene was safe. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
Major Crimes detectives have interviewed several individuals in reference to this incident. A search warrant was conducted on the residence and a handgun and other evidence were collected and submitted to the Forensic Science Section. We are asking that anyone who may have information concerning this incident to please contact Detective Richard Clapp at (419) 755-9470.