A man arrested in Ohio earlier this year for assaulting his wife, has killed his wife, his infant son, step-daughter, and then fatally shot himself.
Police found Tyler A Young, 29, in a Lorain, Ohio, home on Sunday Nov. 19 along with his wife Skyler Young, 24, their 4-month-old son Bandin Young and Skyler’s daughter Angel Isaac, 9.
Authorities were originally responding to reports of loose dogs in the vicinity when they came upon an unlocked door of the second floor of the home. Once they entered the room, they came across a horrific scene of dead bodies.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Skyler’s stepsisters to assist with funeral costs.
Skyler’s friend Amber Lillo said, “Skyler was an artist who loved to write. She drew so many pictures and always carried a sketchbook on her. She lived with me for a period of time and told me that art or writing were forms to outlet her stress.”
In an online obituary, Angel was described as an artist who loved the color pink and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Angel’s school, Horizon Science Academy, said the girl was full of “warmth, kindness, and positive spirit.”
Tyler was booked in Lorain County jail in May on strangulation and domestic violence charges, but was released on $10,000 bond within two weeks.
Lorain County court records show that days after he was arrested in May, a grand jury returned his case without an indictment. Police say the grand jury issued this decision after Skyler withdrew some of her statements against him.
Tyler was issued a temporary protection order at the time and told to stay away from Skyler.
Police are still investigating the incident, but all signs point to domestic violence and potential mental health issues.
