MANSFIELD, Ohio — A shooting was called to the attention of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at around 10:30 p.m. last night. On Hickory Lane in Mansfield, Ohio, Stephanie Booth, age 36, allegedly shot her boyfriend Kristopher Zahniser, age 25.
When the Sheriff arrived at the scene, Booth appeared to be beaten and claimed she shot Zahniser after being assaulted.
Zahniser stated that after the couple got into an argument outside, two black males shot him in the leg and then left the scene.
Officers found blood in the bedroom and drug paraphernalia and suspected drugs throughout the apartment. Kristopher Zahniser has had drug offenses in the past.
Zahniser had blood on his lower right leg where he was shot. He claimed to be in immense pain and was transported to the Ohio Health by Madison Twp. Personnel.
Booth stated that some family came to visit, but she didn’t get out of bed. After the family left the apartment, Zahniser began assaulting her. She then got gun after being hit and shot him 4 times.
The extent the couple’s injuries is still unknown and they are currently being treated.
Both individuals involved were charged with felonious assault and the case is still under further investigation
