Crime
Two Victims Killed in Tiffin Murder-Suicide Identified as Dustin Willey and His Child Wrenn
TIFFIN, Ohio — Tiffin authorities have confirmed that four individuals, including two young children, were fatally shot in what investigators have determined to be a murder-suicide on Wednesday evening in the 100 block of Huss Street.
According to an official press release from the Tiffin Police Department, officers were dispatched to the residence at approximately 6:30 p.m. after multiple callers reported gunfire and screaming coming from the area.
Initial findings indicate the incident occurred during an attempt by the children’s mother to remove personal belongings from the home following ongoing domestic circumstances. Police reported that 29-year-old Dustin Willey, identified as the biological father of the woman’s oldest child, was assisting her in the move. The woman’s husband, 42-year-old Ryan Eagon, was initially believed to be out of town at the time.
Investigators say that prior to the shooting, Willey and the mother were inside the residence, while the children—a seven-year-old boy and a seven-month-old infant—were outside. Based on witness statements and physical evidence recovered at the scene, Eagon unexpectedly arrived at the home, confronted Willey, and pursued him into the driveway. Police state that Eagon forced his way past the mother before firing multiple rounds.
Authorities say Eagon first shot the two children and then Willey before turning the firearm on himself, resulting in an apparent self-inflicted fatal gunshot wound.
The seven-month-old infant and Eagon were pronounced deceased at the scene. Willey and the seven-year-old child were transported to a nearby hospital, where both later succumbed to their injuries.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has opened an inquiry into the case. Autopsies for all four deceased individuals will be conducted by the Seneca County Coroner in coordination with a forensic pathologist from the Lucas County Coroner’s Office.
Tiffin police confirmed that no officers discharged their weapons, and no law enforcement personnel were injured during the response.
Further updates will be released as the investigation continues.
Chief Pauly addressed the public, calling the incident “horrific and heartbreaking.”
“As a community, we are not accustomed to events of this horrific and heartbreaking nature in Tiffin. I ask all residents to keep the victims’ families in their thoughts as they face unimaginable loss. I also ask that our community keep first responders in their thoughts as they process the emotional toll of this tragedy.”
Neighbors described the incident as shocking and unexpected. Lisa Runion, who has lived beside the residence for four years, said she returned home from work to find her street blocked off by police.
“My heart is pounding. My heart is aching,” Runion said. “You never know what someone is going through. I never saw it coming.”
The City of Tiffin released an official statement Thursday morning acknowledging the trauma the event has caused throughout the community.
“This tragedy has deeply shaken our entire community,” the mayor wrote. “Our thoughts are with the family suffering this unimaginable loss. We are grateful to our officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and medical teams who responded with courage and compassion.”
Willey’s workplace also confirmed his and his son’s deaths in an emotional statement:
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Dustin and his son’s passing. Dustin has been part of our Depot family since he was a teenager. Our hearts are broken. Thank you, Dustin, for your dedication and for sharing your beautiful son with us.”
Authorities have not yet released a motive for the shooting.
Additional details, including the identities of the second child and the suspected shooter, will be made public pending next-of-kin notification and completion of investigative procedures.
The City of Tiffin is planning grief-response efforts, including crisis counseling and community mental health support.
Crime
Teacher Killed in Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting Identified as 25-Year-Old Megan Lambert
BEND, Oregon — Megan Lambert, a 25-year-old teacher and volleyball coach remembered for her compassion and generosity, has been identified as the adult killed in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Her death has devastated her family, friends, colleagues, students and the wider community.
Known affectionately by many as “Coach Megan,” Lambert was described by her family as a compassionate person with an enormous heart who consistently stood up for people who needed support. She loved Silver Rail Elementary School and considered her teaching position there her dream job, according to a statement shared by her family.
Her death was reported following the October 15, 2026, school shooting that claimed the lives of three children and one adult, according to preliminary information provided for this report. The 16-year-old suspect, identified in the supplied accounts as Griffin J. John II, was also reported dead.
In a statement following her death, Lambert’s family described her as someone who cared deeply about children and advocated for people who were often overlooked.
“She loved Silver Rail. This was her dream job,” the family said, describing Lambert as compassionate and big-hearted. They also emphasized her commitment to supporting people with special needs and standing up for those who needed someone in their corner.
Her family extended its thoughts and prayers to the other families affected by the tragedy, acknowledging the pain being experienced throughout the school community.
“Megan loved those children, and so we will show you love for her,” the family said, expressing solidarity with the families whose lives have also been changed by the shooting.
The statement reflects the deep affection Lambert’s loved ones held for her and the importance she placed on caring for others.
Beyond her work as a teacher, Lambert also coached volleyball at Central Oregon Volleyball Club. Her generosity was evident from her first year as a coach, when she reportedly declined payment and asked that the money instead be directed toward families who could not afford their children’s participation.
Her decision helped create opportunities for young athletes who might otherwise have been unable to play. Those who knew her remembered her as someone who wanted every child to have a chance, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
The gesture reflected the values that reportedly guided Lambert in both her professional and personal life: compassion, inclusion and a determination to help people who needed support.
She was remembered not simply as a teacher or coach, but as a daughter, sister and friend whose kindness made a lasting impression on those around her.
One person who knew Lambert shared an emotional tribute that captured the grief surrounding her death.
“She would have given you the shirt off her back, but you didn’t give her the chance… you didn’t give her the chance to be the great mom that we all knew she would be.”
The words express the heartbreak of losing someone whose life held so much promise. At just 25, Lambert had built meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues, while continuing to make a difference through teaching and coaching.
Her loved ones are now left to mourn a life cut short and remember the generosity and compassion that defined her.
According to the preliminary accounts supplied for this report, the shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Three children, identified in those accounts as ages 5, 8 and 11, and Lambert, 25, were reported killed.
Two additional people—a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher—were reported injured and transported for medical care. Their current conditions were not provided in the information available for this article.
The suspected shooter was identified in the supplied reports as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II. Accounts attributed to law enforcement sources and reported by the New York Post described an alleged attempt to enter the school through the front before the suspect reportedly gained access through a rear entrance.
Those reports also alleged that the suspect had previously attended a special education classroom at the school. The precise sequence of events, the suspect’s movements inside the building and the circumstances surrounding the reported injuries should be confirmed through official investigative statements.
Kaylub Giamanco was identified in the supplied account as the armed bystander who reportedly shot the suspect. According to the account, Giamanco was returning home during his lunch break when he encountered the emergency near the school, where his two daughters reportedly attended classes. His role and the exact circumstances of the confrontation should be attributed to authorities once officially confirmed.
The supplied information also alleges that the shotgun had been legally purchased by the suspect’s mother around his birthday in August. That claim requires confirmation from investigators and should not be treated as an established finding without an authoritative source.
As Lambert’s family grieves, they have also expressed concern for the other families affected by the shooting. Their statement emphasized that the pain extends beyond one household and that the school community is facing an unimaginable loss.
Lambert’s legacy will be remembered through the children she taught, the athletes she supported and the families she helped. Her decision to forgo coaching pay so that other children could participate in volleyball offers a powerful example of the generosity that her loved ones say defined her.
💔🕊️ Our heartfelt condolences go out to Megan Lambert’s family, friends, students and colleagues. May they find strength and comfort in the memories of her kindness, and may all the families affected by the Silver Rail Elementary School tragedy receive the support they need during this devastating time.
Megan Lambert was only 25. Her life and the compassion she showed others will be remembered by those whose lives she touched.