PERRYSVILLE – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place this morning in Perrysville.
According to authorities, Jeremy Johnson, 36, was shot in the face by a female suspect at around 7:26 a.m. Friday in what is being described as a domestic incident. Johnson was shot through a steel door at the home where Johnson lived with his wife and the suspect, his mother-in-law.
Johnson ran to a nearby home for help after the incident, where sheriff’s deputies found him less than 2 minutes after a 911 call was made.
The weapon and suspect were located at 113 Cherry Alley, where the victim and suspect both lived.
The victim was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital by emergency squad and was then taken by medical helicopter to a Columbus hospital.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation is gathering evidence at the scene.
The suspect is in custody and is being questioned. No charges have been filed at this time. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office will continue their investigation and determine if any charges will be filed.
