The city of Tiffin, Ohio has been shaken by a tragic murder‑suicide that claimed the lives of two children and two adult men on Wednesday evening. Police Chief David Pauly reported that officers were dispatched to a residence on Huss Street shortly before 6:30 p.m. following calls of gunfire and distress.
Upon entering the home, officers discovered an adult male and two young boys suffering from gunshot wounds, alongside an adult woman who, though physically unharmed, was in visible shock. One child and the man were pronounced dead at the scene, while the second child and the woman—identified as the mother—were transported to the hospital. Sadly, the second boy succumbed to his injuries.
Outside the residence, authorities found another adult male deceased from what appeared to be a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators confirmed that a handgun was used, and the case is being treated as a homicide‑suicide with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Chief Pauly emphasized the gravity of the event, noting that the community is unaccustomed to tragedies of such magnitude and urging residents to keep the victims’ families in their thoughts. He also called for support of first responders who continue to process the emotional toll of the incident.
Local residents expressed shock, with neighbor Lisa Runion describing her disbelief upon returning home to find the street cordoned off. On Thursday morning, the Mayor of Tiffin issued a statement underscoring the city’s grief and resilience, praising the courage of emergency personnel and urging the community to stand united in support of the bereaved family.
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