An 18-year-old woman was killed late Wednesday night after gunfire tore through the window of a Mansfield home, striking her inside, according to police. Le’ondra Messner was found wounded in the residence and rushed to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where she later died. The late-night shooting rattled neighbors and drew a heavy investigative response as detectives worked the scene.
Officers were called to the 700 block of West Third Street around 10:38 p.m., where they found Messner suffering from gunshot wounds, WSYX reports. Early evidence cited by the station indicates the shots came from outside the home and entered through a window near where Messner was standing. Detectives said the investigation is still in its early stages.
Police seek tips
Police are asking anyone with information to call 419-755-9729. Local coverage of Mansfield investigations has previously highlighted similar detective contact numbers; for example, 101.3 WNCO has published Major Crimes contact details used in past cases.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives have not released any suspect information or a possible motive as they canvass the neighborhood and review potential evidence. Authorities are urging residents to check doorbell and home security cameras for any footage from the area around West Third Street on Wednesday night.
How to help
Anyone with photos, video, or other relevant observations from the West Third Street area between about 10:30 and 11 p.m. Wednesday is asked to contact Mansfield police via the tip line. Investigators emphasized that even brief clips or seemingly minor details could help in the ongoing homicide investigation.
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