LAKEWOOD, Ohio — A tragic homicide investigation is underway after two people were found fatally shot inside a Lakewood residence early Sunday morning, while the suspected gunman died by suicide following a brief police pursuit and standoff, according to authorities.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as Richard Eastin, 35, of Cleveland, and Amanda Leigh Wakut, 33, of Lakewood.

The suspected shooter was identified as Stephen Davis, 45, of Fairview Park.

According to the Lakewood Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:26 a.m. on June 21, 2026, to a residence in the 2100 block of Chesterland Avenue after Davis reportedly contacted his ex-wife and told her that he had shot two people inside the home and intended to take his own life.

The alarming call prompted an immediate response from law enforcement officers, who began searching the area surrounding the residence.

While responding to the neighborhood, officers observed a dark-colored pickup truck leaving the area at a high rate of speed.

Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver continued through Lakewood, leading officers on a short pursuit before eventually stopping near 1280 Warren Road.

Authorities said Davis exited the truck armed with a handgun and immediately placed the weapon to his head.

Lakewood police officers spent several minutes attempting to negotiate with Davis and convince him to surrender peacefully.

According to investigators, Davis ignored repeated commands to put down the weapon. During the standoff, he reportedly attempted to contact both his estranged wife and his daughter by phone.

Police said officers continued efforts to de-escalate the situation and encouraged Davis to surrender, but after several minutes he raised the firearm to his head and fatally shot himself.

Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

Following the standoff, officers returned to the Chesterland Avenue residence where they discovered the bodies of Amanda Leigh Wakut and Richard Eastin inside the kitchen area of the home.

Both victims had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have not released details regarding the exact number of shots fired or the specific circumstances surrounding the killings.

Investigators confirmed that Amanda Wakut and Stephen Davis had been in a dating relationship for approximately one year.

Police said the pair had reportedly attended an event together earlier in the day and witnesses indicated there were no obvious signs of conflict or distress before the shootings.

Detectives are still working to determine the relationship between Richard Eastin and the other individuals involved.

At this time, authorities have not publicly explained why Eastin was present at the residence or how he was connected to Davis and Wakut.

Lakewood police say a motive has not yet been determined.

Investigators have interviewed multiple witnesses who described the couple as appearing to get along earlier in the day, leaving detectives searching for answers about what triggered the deadly violence.

Police also stated that officers had only previously responded to the residence once for an argument involving the couple.

No reports of disturbances or unusual activity were received from neighbors on the night of the shootings.

The Lakewood Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the apparent double homicide and subsequent suicide.

Detectives are reviewing evidence, conducting interviews, and examining the relationships between those involved in an effort to establish a timeline and determine what led to the deadly events that unfolded Sunday morning.

Authorities have not announced any additional findings as the investigation remains ongoing.