On October 27, 2023, the Mansfield Division of Police responded to the area of 810 Ferndale Ave. reference to a shooting incident. Police found two victims deceased at the residence and four additional victims of Felonious Assault.
Through investigation, Major Crimes Detectives were able to identify Cyrus J. Ellerbe as a suspect in the 810 Ferndale Ave. shooting incident.
On November 8, 2023, after consultation with the Richland County Prosecutors Office, detectives from the Mansfield Division of Police took Cyrus J. Ellerbe into custody on an F1 Murder Charge.
The Mansfield Division of Police would like to thank the community for their support and diligence thus far while reminding everyone that the investigation into this shooting incident is ongoing and detectives are continuing to gather additional facts.
We encourage any member of the community that has information regarding this investigation, to call our crime tip line at 419-522-7463 and remain anonymous or contact Det. Sgt. Jered Kingsborough at 419-755-9729 or Det. Korey Kaufman at 419-755-9748.