Tiffin, Ohio is reeling after a devastating domestic violence–related triple homicide that claimed the lives of 29-year-old Dustin Willey, 7-year-old Wrenn, and 7-month-old August on November 19. Authorities say the shooter, Ryan Egan, later took his own life.
The incident unfolded as Raven Broski, Egan’s wife, was preparing to leave their home with her children after what family members describe as months of domestic abuse. With Egan believed to be out of town, Dustin—her former partner and the father of her oldest child—was helping her gather belongings so the children could be moved to safety.
But according to the family’s account, shared publicly on Facebook, the situation turned fatal when Egan parked down the road, entered the home unnoticed, and opened fire.
Dustin was killed instantly.
He then turned the gun on Wrenn, shooting the seven-year-old three times.
Finally, he walked to infant August, who sat strapped in his car seat, and shot him in the head.
Both children died in their mother’s arms.
Raven’s mother, who shared the family’s account online, wrote: “I watched my grandson take his first breath seven years ago, and I watched him take his last last night… His beautiful blue eyes and mile-long eyelashes peeking through his bloody face.”
She described Wrenn as “intelligent, funny, energetic, and deeply loved,” having just celebrated his birthday days earlier. Baby August, she said, was “a butterball of love” who had only recently begun saying “mom.”
Dustin, remembered as a devoted father, had remained close to Raven’s family despite the couple’s past breakups. “I always valued and respected the father he was,” the post reads. “He will be terribly missed.”
Local officials confirmed the deaths and emphasized that the case reflects a broader pattern: victims face the highest risk of fatal violence when attempting to leave an abusive partner. National data supports this concern; according to the CDC, a significant percentage of intimate partner homicides occur during separation attempts.
In Tiffin, community members have responded with grief, outrage, and support. A fundraiser has been launched to help the family with burial and recovery costs.
Raven’s family hopes sharing the story will dispel rumors and underscore a critical message: “If you are in a DV situation, listen to your gut. Leave. Now.”
As Tiffin mourns three lives cut short, advocates say the tragedy highlights the urgent need for stronger domestic violence support networks, early intervention, and community awareness—so more families can escape before it’s too late.
