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Caleb Allen Barber

Case from Mansfield, OH dated Jun 17, 2021

Victim Details

Caleb Allen Barber

Male

Mansfield

OH

2021-06-17

19

Caleb

Allen Barber

06/24/2026

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Caleb Allen Barber, a 19-year-old male from Mansfield, Ohio, tragically died on June 17, 2021. He was shot by Austin Richard Wheatcraft, 21, after Wheatcraft found Barber in bed with his girlfriend. Barber was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred at a multiple dwelling unit in the 900 block of Ashland Road.

Wheatcraft initially faced charges of felonious assault but was later charged with murder. He turned himself in to law enfo ...
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  • Mansfield News Journal: Ashland Road shooting victim dies after Thursday shooting
  • Mansfield News Journal: Man allegedly shoots male he found in bed with his girlfriend
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