Elyria police: 4 found dead, all related to each other

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Four people were found dead in an Elyria home on Saturday night, according to Elyria police.

Police responded to the 200 block of Kenny Brook Lane at around 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 15 after receiving a 911 call, according to a department press release.

Police said the caller reported that he had killed his family, and he was going to kill himself before disconnecting.

Officers found the house locked when they arrived and found four people dead after forced entry.

Officials confirmed the four victims were related.

The Detective Bureau and Lorain County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.

Police said the names of the individuals are not being released at this time. The incident appears to be isolated and “ there is no threat to the community.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Det. Kasperovich at 440-326-1213 or zkasperovich@cityofelyria.org.

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