Emilia and Sorin Ciortan, Both 71, and Stefan Pascu Die in North Royalton Home Incident
Three people have died following a serious incident at a residence in North Royalton, Ohio. The deceased have been identified as Emilia Ciortan, 71, her husband, Sorin Ciortan, 71, and Stefan Pascu, 71.
Police were called to a home in the 8900 block of Tiffany Drive at approximately 7:57 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, after receiving a report that an unwanted guest was at the property. According to information released by North Royalton police and reported by local media, the call came from the couple’s daughter, who said her former husband’s vehicle was outside her parents’ home and that he was not welcome there.
When officers arrived, they were unable to contact the homeowners. After entering the residence, they found Emilia and Sorin dead. Officers then withdrew from the property after noticing the vehicle associated with the reported unwanted guest and being unable to locate him.
The Southwest Enforcement Bureau (SEB) tactical unit was subsequently called to assist. SEB officers entered the home and found Pascu dead in a room on the lower level. Police said a firearm was found near him.
According to reporting based on police information, investigators believe Pascu killed his former wife’s parents before dying from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
The North Royalton Police Department is conducting the investigation with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Authorities have said the scene is secure and that there is no continuing threat to public safety.
The deaths have brought attention to the North Royalton community as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further official information may be released as the investigation progresses.
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