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Ohio Father, Son Die in Suspected Murder-Suicide
30 Nov
Summary
- A father and his nine-year-old son were discovered deceased.
- Police are investigating the incident as a possible murder-suicide.
- The father's girlfriend was present but unharmed during the event.

In Mansfield, Ohio, a father and his nine-year-old son were discovered deceased on Saturday, November 29, following a police response to a report of gunshot victims. Officers found the two inside their residence, with the son later dying from his injuries at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. The father was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mansfield police are treating the incident as a potential murder-suicide, with ongoing investigations by detectives and the Richland County Coroner's Office. The girlfriend of the father was present in the home at the time but was reportedly unharmed. Neighbors described hearing a single "pop" and the girlfriend being in a state of shock.
Friends of the father have voiced profound disbelief regarding the murder-suicide possibility, emphasizing the strong bond between father and son. They characterized the deceased as a devoted parent and a kind landlord, making the circumstances of their deaths particularly perplexing and tragic for those who knew them.




