Bond has been set at $5 million dollars for Cyrus Ellerbe, 22, who was arrested this week and charged with murder in the shooting incident on October 27th on Ferndale Ave in Mansfield.
Two teens died, and 4 others were wounded, in the shooting, which took place just after 11:30 pm. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 16th.
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Ferndale Shooting: Mansfield Police Arrest 22 Year Old Homicide Suspect
Nov 8, 2023
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.
Double Homicide In Mansfield: 2 Teens Killed, 2 Others Wounded
Oct 28, 2023
The Mansfield Division of Police, Major Crimes Unit is actively working a Double Homicide and Four Felonious Assaults in the City of Mansfield.
On October 27, 2023, at 2340 hours, the Mansfield Division of Police responded to the area of 810 Ferndale Ave. reference numerous calls about shots fired and people running from the area. Officers arrived at the residence and found four gunshot victims. Two victims were taken to a local hospital. Two victims were pronounced deceased at the residence. A hospital called and stated a gunshot victim had been brought to the ER in personal vehicle. As the investigation proceeded during interviews with a few witnesses it was learned one of them had also been shot. The Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and took the two deceased persons to have a forensic examination done.
The victims of the Double Homicide were 17 and 18 years of age. The victims of the Felonious Assaults ranged from 14 to 19 years of age. The Mansfield Police Lab along with Detectives processed the crime scene. Numerous pieces of evidence were collected along with numerous guns and drugs.
A group of subjects fled the scene on foot and in vehicles from witness accounts. Subjects at the party were not able to give a good description of the suspect or suspects or any vehicles.
“We are asking for the help of the community in identifying the suspects in these heinous crimes.,” stated Lt. Robert J. Skropits. Please contact Det. Sgt. Jered Kingsborough at 419-755-9729 or Det. Korey Kaufman at 419-755-9748 with any information about the suspects.