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News Release
Mansfield Department of Police
30 North Diamond Street, Mansfield Ohio 44902
(419) 755-9724
Jason Bammann, Chief of Police
For Immediate Release
Date: August 18, 2025 Number: 14
Subject: Homicide (Update)
Mansfield Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 256 South Main Street in
reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old
Ja’myrion Hobbs between two residences. It appeared that he had sustained several
gunshot wounds. Mr. Hobbs was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital,
where he later succumbed to his injuries.
We have received numerous tips from the community and encourage that this
continue. Based on the information provided, detectives believe that several
individuals were involved. Investigators are actively working to verify the validity of
each tip while processing evidence collected from multiple search warrants.
This marks the first homicide in Mansfield for 2025. We continue to stress the
importance of community assistance in this investigation. If you have any
information, whether new or something you believe we may already know, please
contact Detective Korey Kaufman at 419-755-9748.