MANSFIELD — Two people were taken to the hospital after a shooting at an apartment on Hickory Lane just outside Mansfield late Friday, according to police records.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office was called about 10:45 p.m. Friday to an apartment at 1293 Hickory Lane on a report of a shooting, according to police reports obtained by the News Journal.

According to the incident report, Stephanie M. Booth, 36, told deputies that she shot Kristopher J. Zahniser, 25, in self-defense after she says he assaulted her.

The incident report lists the apartment as the address for both Booth and Zahniser.

The deputy who arrived first on scene noted that Booth appeared to have been beaten and had blood "all over her face," according to the report.

Zahniser suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, according to the report.

Shortly after arriving, the deputy found a .22-caliber revolver on the railing of the apartment and took it into evidence, the report says.

Deputies also found blood in an apartment bedroom, including on the bed sheets, mattress, blanket and wall. The report also indicated the presence of drug paraphernalia and suspected drugs.

Both Booth and Zahniser were taken to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, the report says.

Major Joe Masi, with the Richland County Sheriff's Office, told the News Journal the shooting was still under investigation and declined to comment on possible charges being considered.