Who was Ryan Eagon? Tiffin, Ohio father dies after killing children, 29-year-old man in chilling murder-suicide

Ryan Eagon, 42, fatally shot his wife’s two young children and a man at his home in Tiffin, Ohio, before killing himself; his wife was unharmed.

Updated on: Nov 21, 2025, 21:03:27 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Ryan Eagon, a 42-year-old man from Tiffin, Ohio, carried out one of the deadliest murder suicide incidents the city has seen in recent times. Eagon, on Wednesday, shot his wife's two children - a seven-year-old and a seven-month-old, along with a 29-year-old man, Dustin Willey, who was inside the house with Eagon's wife.

Dustin Willey was the father of the eldest child killed in the shooting, CBS affiliate WTOL11 reported.

The shooting happened on the 100 block of Huss Street in Tiffin at 6:24 p.m. on Wednesday. Eagon's wife was left unharmed, and no police officers were injured, in what the police described as an act of targeted attack.

On Thursday, the family of Dustin Willey shared a photo of Willey along with the seven-year-old child and gave the local ABC-affiliate, 6ABC, permission to use it.

Here's the photo:

Chilling New Details Emerge In Ryan Eagon Murder-Suicide

On Thursday, the Tiffin Police revealed how the chilling incident unfolded at the quiet neighborhood of Huss Street on Wednesday. The police revealed that Eagon and his wife were having ongoing domestic issues, and she was planning to move out of her house. Dustin Willey was also in the house, helping her pack things.

They knew that Eagon would be at work at that time. However, the mother told investigators that she heard the seven-year-old cry out outside. Both the children were playing near the car on the driveway, investigators revealed.

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When the mother and Willey came out, they saw Ryan Eagon in the parkway. Cleveland 9 News reported that witnesses saw that Eagon first chased Willey down the parkway and shot him. He then came back and shot the two children.

The mother was left unharmed. She revealed to local media that the event left her "traumatized."

The seven-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Tiffin Fire and Rescue took Dustin Willey and the seven-month-old to the hospital, where they both passed away.

Investigators did not reveal the motive behind the shooting.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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