In a devastating incident, police in Lake Township, Ohio, discovered the lifeless bodies of five family members during a welfare check. The victims were found with fatal gunshot wounds. The exact circumstances and the identity of the shooter remain unclear. The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting with the ongoing probe.
During a welfare check on Thursday evening at a residence in Lake Township, Ohio, police made the tragic discovery. The bodies of five family members were found, all of whom had succumbed to gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Jason Dunham, 46, his wife Melissa Dunham, 42, and their three children, Renee, 15, Amber, 12, and Evan, 9. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m., according to Uniontown police.
Authorities are treating the deaths as a domestic dispute that escalated into a fatal tragedy. However, they have not yet determined who fired the shots. Due to the ongoing investigation, officials have refrained from providing further details or disclosing the reason behind the welfare check and the identity of the person who requested it. The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation is collaborating with Uniontown police to collect and document evidence.
Neighbors of the Dunham family expressed shock and disbelief at the tragic event. Edmond Gadzacko, who lived next door, described the Dunhams as friendly and stated that they had never encountered any issues with them. Gadzacko mentioned that his grandchildren often played with the Dunham children when they visited.
The Lake Local School District, where the Dunham children attended school, has activated its crisis response team. Superintendent Kevin Tobin assured the community that counselors were available to support both staff and students during this difficult time. Tobin expressed his condolences and emphasized the need for unity within the school and local community.