An Ohio man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound just days after allegedly fatally shooting his own daughter during Halloween festivities.
Gene Tomcho, 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday following the tragic incident at the home of his daughter, Gina Guyer, 49, in Strongsville. The shooting occurred on Friday, October 31, at approximately 8:06 p.m. at Guyer’s residence on Rock Creek Circle.
According to the Strongsville Police Department, officers arriving at the scene found Guyer suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while Tomcho was still holding a handgun. Police said Tomcho fired the weapon at himself after officers repeatedly instructed him to drop it. Both victims were immediately transported to local hospitals, but Gina Guyer succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.
Before his death, Tomcho faced pending charges, including felonious assault and other potential charges, including murder, according to WKYC.
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| Gene Tomcho, Ohio Dad Dies Days After Shooting Daughter Gina Guyer Dead at Her Strongsville Home Before Turning Murder Weapon on Himself on Halloween Night |
The shooting reportedly occurred in front of Guyer’s children during Halloween trick-or-treating. A GoFundMe page created by a relative, Joe Burns, described the harrowing scene:
"On Halloween, my brother and his family were at home giving out treats for the kids. There was a knock at the door, so Gina answered. It wasn’t a kid. It was her father. He shot and killed her, then shot himself in front of his grandchildren. I can’t even imagine how to get rid of the image. They now have funeral expenses, and they may have to move. Anything would be great to help them out during this horrible time."
To date, the fundraiser has raised $240.
Cleveland19 reported that Tomcho arrived at his daughter’s home dressed as a trick-or-treater and fired multiple rounds upon her answering the door, believing it to be a Halloween visitor.
Strongsville police emphasized that the shooting was not a random act of violence but a domestic incident involving family members.
This tragic event has left the Strongsville community shaken, especially during a night meant for children’s joy and celebration.
