Apparent murder-suicide in Richland County

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WOIO) – A man and woman are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at an apartment last week.

Mansfield police officers responded to the 300 block of Wood St. around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, after neighbors reported hearing gunshots.

When they arrived, they said they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

The woman was pronounced dead a short time later at Ohio Health and the man died several hours later.

Investigators said they do not believe anyone else was involved in the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Detective Kory Kaufman of the Major Crimes Team at (419) 755-9748.

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