Mansfield police: Murder suspect indicted in death of Darrin Marsh
Mansfield police Thursday announced a murder suspect has been indicted by the Richland County Grand Jury in the death of a Columbus man on April 30 on Dunbilt Court.
The Richland County Grand Jury Wednesday returned an indictment on William Carter, 31, of Akron, and formerly of Mansfield, on two counts of murder in the death of Darrin "Turtle" Marsh Jr., 35, of Columbus.
Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch announced indictment
Carter is also charged with felonious assault, having weapons under disability, and tampering with evidence, according to a news release Thursday afternoon from Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch.
"Major Crimes 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," Porch said.
Police said they do not have an exact motive in the shooting death of Marsh but said they believe that Carter and Marsh had a history of past issues.
Police responded to gunshots in area of Dunbilt Court
At about 6:52 p.m. April 30, a shot spotter activation alerted officers to 10 gunshots in the area of 20 Dunbilt Court, Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch said in a May 1 news release.
Officers responded and located a victim at the rear of 8 Dunbilt Court who had sustained gunshot wounds. It appeared that the homicide took place at 20 Dunbilt Court and the victim fled behind the residence at 8 Dunbilt Court, police said.
Marsh was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield where he succumbed to his injuries.
Marsh's body was taken for autopsy at the Montgomery County Medical Examiner's Office, according to the Richland County Coroner's Office.
Carter is incarcerated in the Summit County Jail on unrelated charges and will answer to his indictment when he is returned to Richland County, Porch said.
"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."
Funeral arrangements for Darrin 'Turtle' Marsh
Visitation for Marsh will be 10 a.m. and funeral service at noon Tuesday at Richland County Fairgrounds Youth Hall, 750 N. Home Road, with interment at Mansfield Cemetery Association, according to his obituary at Marlan Gary Funeral Home.
Major Crimes detectives are diligently continuing to follow up on the other recent homicides, Porch said, urging anyone with further information to call the Mansfield Police Tip Line at 419-522-7463.
The city has seen five homicides through early May this year, while in 2022 there were five homicides for the entire year.
The 2023 homicide cases:
The homicide cases so far this year are:
Layshawn Lovett, 16, of Mansfield, who was shot and killed Jan. 3 at the Quality Inn & Suites on North Trimble Road. The Mansfield police said 31-year-old Monteles Holland was arrested in connection to the boy's murder.
Devonte Jacocks, 26, of Mansfield, shot and killed March 2 inside the M&S Drive Thru on Springmill Street.
Khiren Willis, 22, shot and killed in the 500 block of West Fourth Street on May 2.
Darrin "Turtle" Marsh, 35, of Columbus, fatally shot April 30 on Dunbilt Court.
Malcolm Mason, 32, of Mansfield, fatally shot outside Harwood Apartments on May 3.
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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Suspect in Mansfield homicide in Summit Co. Jail on unrelated charges
