Sheriff Releases Update

November 8, 2012

ROCKFORD - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey released more information regarding the shooting death of a Rockford woman on Thursday.

In a news release issued Thursday night, Grey identified the victim as Melinda S. Shinn, 26.

A warrant has been obtained for Daniel C. Martin, 40, for murder.  Martin has not been located. Martin may be driving a 1998 Red Ford Explorer with Ohio  License plates EHU 5541. The sheriff’s office is requesting anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office at 419-586-7724 or a local law enforcement agency.