Update from RichlandSource.com (10/19/24)
A suspect was shot and killed during a 3 hour hostage situation ended, which ended early Saturday morning just before 5 am., on Cline Ave in Mansfield.
The suspect was identified by the Richland County Coroner Office as 41 year old - Michael Oswalt. The body will be sent for an autopsy on Monday to Montgomery County.
Mansfield Police responded to the scene on a report of domestic violence.
Press release from Mansfield Police
On October 19, 2024, at 1:56 am, officers responded to 200 Cline Ave for a reported domestic violence. Officers encountered a male at the door with a knife. The male fled back inside the residence, which was occupied by his girlfriend and her two small children. The male appeared to be under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Hostage negotiators and the Richland County ASORT team arrived on the scene to begin negotiations. During the three hours of negotiations, the suspect released the two children. A short time later the victim attempted to escape from the suspect which led to a fatal encounter by officers. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Richland County Prosecutors arrived on the scene. BCI will be handling the investigation. Further details will be released as they become available.