A heartbreaking shooting occurred Wednesday night on Huss Street, resulting in the deaths of an adult male and a young child, with an infant left in critical condition. Law enforcement responded to an active shooter report at a residence, and upon arrival, officers discovered the grim scene.
Emergency radio communications revealed that two infants and an adult male were found inside the home. Both babies had sustained gunshot wounds to the head, while the male adult was located nearby with a gunshot wound to the body. Despite efforts from first responders, one child and the adult male were pronounced dead at the scene. The second infant was rushed to Tiffin Hospital, where it was placed under critical care, and the hospital was immediately placed on lockdown as medical teams worked to stabilize the child.
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Initial investigations indicate that the adult male shot both children before turning the weapon on himself. Authorities are treating the incident as a possible murder-suicide. The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement officials from the Tiffin Police Department and Tiffin Fire Department working together to gather evidence.
Huss Street was closed off for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation, and residents were urged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel full access. As the investigation continues, additional details are expected to be released. Authorities are also in the process of notifying extended family members of the tragic events.
This devastating incident has left the Tiffin community in shock as officials work to uncover more details surrounding this tragic loss of life.