Halloween night in **Strongsville, Ohio** turned tragic when gunfire erupted inside a quiet home on **Rock Creek Circle**, leaving one woman dead and another family member facing serious charges. Police were dispatched just after **8 p.m.** following multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired.
When officers arrived, they encountered a tense and chaotic scene—**49-year-old Gina Guyer** was found critically wounded inside the residence, and **74-year-old Gene Tomcho** was armed and refusing to comply with commands. Moments after police ordered him to drop the weapon, the gunman reportedly turned the gun on himself, inflicting a self-inflicted wound.
Both individuals were rushed to **MetroHealth Medical Center**. Despite emergency efforts, **Gina Guyer succumbed to her injuries**, while **Tomcho survived** and remains under medical care and police supervision. Authorities have since charged him with **murder** and **felonious assault**, with additional charges expected as the investigation unfolds.
The Strongsville Police Department confirmed that the violent confrontation was **a domestic incident involving family members**, emphasizing that there is **no ongoing threat** to the community. Neighbors described the area as peaceful and were stunned by the sudden violence that erupted on a night meant for trick-or-treaters and family gatherings.Friends and relatives of Gina Guyer are mourning a woman remembered for her warmth, humor, and dedication to those she loved.
“She was the kind of person who would do anything for her family,” one friend said, struggling to process the loss.Detectives are now working to determine what led to the deadly encounter—whether it stemmed from a long-simmering dispute or a sudden explosion of anger. For the Strongsville community, the tragedy serves as a heartbreaking reminder that behind even the quietest doors, there can sometimes be pain no one sees coming.
