Mansfield homicide suspect turns himself in
MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police in Mansfield say the suspect wanted in connection with a homicide early Thursday morning has turned himself in.
Earl C. Jefferson II, 43, turned himself in around 2:43 p.m. today, the Mansfield Division of Police said.
According to the police, at about 1:39 a.m., Thursday, officers were called to a Motel 6 located at 555 N. Tremble Road on the report of a shooting.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a 48-year-old male, and a 29-year-old female suffering from gunshot wounds.
The male was pronounced dead at the scene.
The female was taken to an area hospital where she underwent surgery for her injuries. Her condition is unknown at this time.
The victims’ names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police say the suspect, Earl C. Jefferson II, 43, ran from the scene before officers arrived.