TIFFIN, Ohio — Tiffin police provided new details Thursday in the investigation of a murder-suicide that left two children and two adults dead on Wednesday evening.
Police said officers were called to the 100 block of Huss Street around 6:24 p.m. for reports of shots fired and screaming. Police found several people with gunshot wounds when they arrived.
According to police, the mother of the children had returned to the home to remove belongings due to ongoing domestic issues. She had arranged for Dustin Willey, 29, the father of her oldest child, to help her move out while her husband, Ryan Eagon, 42, was believed to be working out of town.
Police said the mother and Willey were inside gathering items as the children, ages 7 years and 7 months, waited outside near a vehicle. After hearing the 7-year-old cry out, they went to check on him and saw Eagon in the driveway.
Police said Eagon immediately chased Willey, pushing past the mother and firing multiple shots. According to police, he then shot both children before continuing to fire at Willey. Eagon then fatally shot himself.
The mother told police she carried the injured children back inside the house before first responders arrived. Tiffin Fire and Rescue transported Willey to Tiffin Mercy Hospital, where he died from his injuries. The infant and Eagon were pronounced dead at the home. The 7-year-old was taken to the hospital and later died.
No officers fired their weapons and no law enforcement personnel were hurt.
Police said the mother was present during the shooting and was the one who reported the emergency. She was not identified in accordance with Marsy’s Law.
The Tiffin Police Department, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Seneca County Coroner’s Office are continuing the investigation and autopsies are pending.
“The Tiffin Police Department recognizes the profound emotional impact this tragedy has had on the families involved, first responders, medical staff, schools, and the broader community. Resources for grief support and counseling are being coordinated for anyone affected,” Tiffin Police Chief David Paul said in a press release Thursday. “Further updates will be released as appropriate. At this time, no additional identifying information regarding the minor children will be provided.”
