(December 24th, 2024) This morning at 10:22 a.m. dispatchers from the Bellefontaine Police Department received a “911” emergency call regarding a shooting that had occurred at 227 North Detroit Street.

Upon the arrival of officers, they found that a male was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Mary Rutan Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The scene was secured at that time and detectives worked to determine what had occurred leading up to the death.

A person of interest, Charly Yuretich (15) of Bellefontaine, is now being held on criminal charges related to the death of Nathaniel G. Jones (23).

The Bellefontaine Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services and the Ohio Bureau of Investigation assisted at the scene.

The investigation into this matter continues and those with relevant information are asked to please contact the Bellefontaine Police Department at (937) 599-1010.