Charles G. Cremeans, 43, of Ironton, Ohio, died of a gunshot wound on October 2, 2021, after emergency responders brought him to Saint Mary’s Emergency Room in Ironton following a call to 141 Tylers Way in Franklin Furnace about a man who had fallen and may have had a head injury. Despite medical efforts he succumbed to his injuries.

The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation. A 53-year-old resident of the same address, Tracie Darby, was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and obstructing official business; she was held without bond at the Scioto County Jail. Authorities said the investigation was ongoing and additional charges could be filed as more information became available.

Cremeans was known locally as the owner of Chuck’s Auto Repair in Ironton. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office.