In loving memory of 29-year-old Dustin Willey, 42-year-old Ryan Eagon, and the two young children whose names remain protected under Marsy’s Law, the community of Tiffin is left grieving an unimaginable tragedy that unfolded on the evening of November 19, 2025, in the 100 block of Huss Street. These lives—each connected by family ties, heartbreaking circumstances, and a moment of irreversible violence—will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved them.
A Tragic Evening on Huss Street
On November 19, 2025, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers of the Tiffin Police Department were dispatched to Huss Street after emergency calls reported gunfire and screaming. What they found was a devastating scene—a family torn apart and multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Inside the home, the mother and Dustin worked to collect her belongings while her two young children—just 7 years old and 7 months old—remained outside near a vehicle, unaware of the danger approaching.
Moments of Terror
After hearing the 7-year-old cry out, the mother and Dustin rushed outside and found Ryan Eagon unexpectedly in the driveway. According to witness accounts and physical evidence, Ryan immediately confronted Dustin, pushing past the mother and opening fire without hesitation.
As the chaos escalated, Ryan turned the weapon toward the two children, fatally shooting them both. He then directed additional gunfire at Dustin before ending his own life with a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In a moment of unimaginable fear yet unwavering parental instinct, the mother carried her gravely injured children back inside the home and called for help.
Lives Lost and Loved
First responders from the Tiffin Police Department and Tiffin Fire and Rescue arrived swiftly, doing everything possible to save the victims.
- Dustin Willey, 29, was transported to Tiffin Mercy Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
- The 7-month-old infant was pronounced deceased at the residence.
- The 7-year-old child was taken to the hospital but tragically passed away shortly after.
- Ryan Eagon, 42, died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The mother, emotionally shattered but physically unharmed, survived the ordeal and was the individual who made the emergency call. In accordance with Marsy’s Law, her identity will not be released to protect her privacy as she navigates unimaginable loss.
A Community in Mourning
The ripple effects of this tragedy stretch far beyond the walls of one household. First responders, medical teams, neighbors, educators, and community members throughout Tiffin are collectively grieving the loss of such innocent lives.
Counseling resources and grief support services are being coordinated to help those impacted cope with the emotional aftermath. The Tiffin Police Department, with the assistance of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Seneca County Coroner’s Office, continues to investigate. Autopsies are pending.
In respect for the youngest victims, no additional identifying information about the children will be released at this time.
Forever in Our Hearts
The lives taken on Huss Street were precious beyond words—two children whose futures were full of hope, a man who came only to help protect a mother and her family, and an individual whose actions brought about profound and irreversible tragedy.
As the community mourns, they hold onto the memories, innocence, and humanity of those lost. Their absence will forever be felt, and their names—Dustin Willey and Ryan Eagon, along with the two young children—will live on in the hearts of family, friends, and all who were touched by this heartbreaking event.
May their memories be a blessing, and may those grieving find strength, comfort, and healing in the difficult days ahead.
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