Man ambushes wife as she tries to move out, killing 2 children, another man before shooting self

A move intended to keep a family safe took a deadly turn in Tiffin, Ohio. Police report that two children and a friend assisting the mother were killed before the shooter, identified as the children’s stepfather, took his own life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The violent incident occurred as the wife attempted to move out.
  • Two children and a friend, identified as Dustin Willey, were killed.
  • Police named 42-year-old husband, Ryan Eagon, as the shooter.
  • Ongoing domestic issues were reported prior to the incident.
  • Eagon shot himself, ending the tragic chain of events.

The Ambush

According to authorities, the violence erupted in Tiffin, Ohio, when 42-year-old husband, identified by police as Ryan Eagon, ambushed his wife as she attempted to move out of their home. Officers indicate that the wife’s decision to leave stemmed from ongoing domestic disputes.

Lives Lost

The tragic shooting claimed the lives of two children belonging to Eagon’s wife and a family friend, named by police as Dustin Willey. According to initial statements, Willey was assisting her in moving out. Shortly after the killings, Eagon turned the gun on himself, compounding the devastation faced by those close to the family.

Authorities’ Statements

Police in Tiffin confirmed that Eagon died from the self-inflicted gunshot. They also noted the family’s ongoing domestic issues but have not provided further details. Investigations continue, but authorities believe the shooting was a murder-suicide, leaving a community shaken by the tragic event.

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