MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department announced on Thursday that a suspect in a recent homicide has been indicted.
On Wednesday, May 17, the Richland County Grand Jury returned an indictment on William Carter for murder (2 counts), felonious assault, having weapons under disability, and tampering with evidence.
The indictments came as a result of the recent homicide at 20 Dunbilt Court on April 30.
Mansfield Police were called to a Dunbilt Court address on April 30 when a shot spotter activation alerted officers to 10 gunshots in that area at about 6:52 p.m.
Officers responded and located a victim at the rear of 8 Dunbilt Court who had sustained gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield where they succumbed to their injuries.
The incident was the second homicide in Mansfield in the span of six days.
Carter is currently incarcerated in the Summit County jail on unrelated charges and will answer to this indictment when he is returned to Richland County.
“Major crimes detective lead Detective Larry Schacherer and the entire bureau did an excellent job following up on both self-generated and public leads to secure this indictment,” said Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch.
“We are hopeful that this arrest will not only allow the victim’s family some relief but also, begin to help alleviate community fears as to the recent rash of gun-related incidents,” Porch said. “We ask that you respect the victim’s family’s privacy at this time.”
Major crimes detectives are diligently continuing to follow up on the remaining homicides. If anyone has any further information please call the Mansfield Police Tip Line at 419-522-7463.
