Crime
Oberlin Professor Pipo Nguyen-Duy and Wife Trần Nam Phong Found Shot Dead at Ohio Home, Son Arrested
OBERLIN, Ohio — Pipo Nguyen-Duy, 64, a longtime professor of studio art and photography at Oberlin College and Conservatory, and his wife, Trần Nam Phong, 47, were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside their home in Oberlin, Ohio, according to information released about the investigation.
The deaths prompted a homicide investigation by the Oberlin Police Department. A suspect, identified in the supplied report as Nguyen-Duy’s 31-year-old son Daniel Jones from Ashland, Oregon, was taken into custody. Police said charges were pending.
Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar confirmed Nguyen-Duy’s identity and described him as a beloved professor who had taught studio art and photography at the institution for many years.
According to Oberlin police, the investigation began shortly before 9 a.m. when officers responded to the Oberlin College Conservatory parking lot at 77 East College Street.
Officers were assisting the Oberlin Fire Department with a vehicle that was smoking and possibly on fire.
Investigators then attempted to locate the vehicle’s registered owner, identified in the report as a 31-year-old man from Ashland, Oregon, to check on his welfare.
Police said the suspect was taken into custody without incident at approximately 10:19 a.m. in the 200 block of Shipherd Circle.
The circumstances connecting the vehicle to the subsequent discovery of the victims were not fully detailed in the information provided.
At approximately 10:28 a.m., Oberlin police officers went to a residence on South Pleasant Street to check on the welfare of the suspect’s family.
Inside the home, officers discovered a 64-year-old man on the first floor and a 47-year-old woman on the second floor. Both had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
The male victim was identified as Pipo Nguyen-Duy, an established member of Oberlin College’s faculty. The female victim was identified in the supplied information as Trần Nam Phong, 47, although police had not publicly released her identity at the time of the reported update.
Authorities have not provided further details about the circumstances of the shooting or the sequence of events leading to the victims’ deaths.
Nguyen-Duy’s death has brought attention to the loss of a longtime educator within the Oberlin College community.
President Carmen Twillie Ambar described him as a beloved professor of studio art and photography who had served the college for many years.
His work and longstanding role at the institution made the news particularly difficult for members of the college community. Additional information about memorial arrangements or statements from the family was not included in the available report.
Police said the suspect was taken into custody without incident and that charges were pending. The supplied information identifies him as Nguyen-Duy’s son, but authorities had not announced formal charges in the report.
The Oberlin Police Department continues to investigate the double fatal shooting. Officials have not released further details about the motive, the circumstances surrounding the deaths, or the charges the suspect may face.
The case remains under investigation as authorities work to establish a complete account of what happened at the South Pleasant Street residence.
Crime
Oklahoma City Marine Veteran Andres “Andy” Navarrete Guerrero Killed in Tragic Gold Chain Robbery
A devastating tragedy has left a family in Oklahoma City facing an unimaginable loss after 25-year-old Andres “Andy” Navarrete Guerrero was fatally shot during what was reportedly supposed to be a simple transaction near NW 122nd Street and Penn Avenue.
On Monday afternoon, Andy went to the area outside First Citizens Bank to sell a $2,000 gold chain. What should have been an ordinary meeting quickly turned into a heartbreaking act of violence.
According to investigators, 18-year-old Keyalynn Gray allegedly pulled out a “mini-AK” style rifle during the encounter in an attempt to steal the gold chain and shot Andy multiple times.
Despite being seriously wounded, Andy managed to make his way inside the bank seeking help. Emergency responders and those at the scene attempted to assist him, but tragically, he died from his injuries.
Andy was far more than the circumstances surrounding his death.
He was a United States Marine veteran 🇺🇸, a man who had served his country and dedicated part of his life to something greater than himself.
He was also a husband and newlywed, building a life with the woman he loved.
Most heartbreakingly, Andy was preparing to become a father.
His wife is expecting their first child — a baby Andy was reportedly excitedly looking forward to meeting. Instead of experiencing the joy of welcoming their child together, his wife is now facing pregnancy and motherhood while grieving the loss of her husband.
A future that should have been filled with first moments, family memories, and dreams for their growing family has been painfully altered.
Following the shooting, detectives reportedly tracked Gray to a residence in southeast Oklahoma City. Authorities subsequently arrested him, and he was booked on a first-degree murder charge.
The allegations against Gray remain allegations unless and until proven in court.
For Andy’s family, however, the legal process cannot undo the loss they are already living with.
A wife has lost her husband.
An unborn child will grow up without the opportunity to know their father firsthand.
A family has lost a son and loved one.
And a Marine veteran who once served his country has been taken from the people who loved him.
A fundraiser has been organized to support Andy’s wife during this devastating time. Contributions are intended to help with funeral expenses, preparations for the arrival of their baby, and the unexpected financial burdens that can follow such a sudden and heartbreaking loss.
For a young family preparing to welcome their first child, the emotional pain is already immeasurable. The financial challenges only add another burden during an incredibly difficult chapter.
He will be remembered not simply as the victim of a tragic shooting, but as a Marine veteran, husband, soon-to-be father, and loved one whose life mattered deeply to the people around him.
His memory will live on through his wife, their child, family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Our deepest condolences, prayers, and strength go to Andy’s wife, their unborn baby, his family, friends, fellow Marines, and everyone mourning this heartbreaking loss.
💔🕊️ Rest peacefully, Andy. Your life, your service, and your love for your family will not be forgotten.