North Royalton police responded to a call about an unwanted guest at a residence on the evening of November 11. The caller, a woman, reported that her estranged ex‑husband’s car was parked in her parents’ driveway and that she could not reach her parents. She told officers the ex‑husband was not welcome at the home.

Police Arrival and Initial Findings

Officers arrived at the home shortly after 7:57 p.m. and attempted to make contact with the occupants, but received no response. When they entered the house, they found a man dead in an upstairs hallway with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Further investigation revealed a second victim, a woman, dead in the dining room with a similar apparent gunshot wound. The police identified the two deceased as Sorin R. Ciortan and Emilia A. Ciortan, the homeowners of the property.

Discovery of the Third Victim

Police were unable to locate the suspect on the scene and called in the Southwest Enforcement Bureau (SEB) tactical unit for assistance. The SEB unit entered the home and discovered the ex‑husband, identified as Stefan Pascu, dead in a lower‑level room. He had an apparent self‑inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and a firearm was recovered at the scene.

Investigation Ongoing

The North Royalton Detective Bureau is leading the investigation, with support from the Ohio Bureau of Investigation. Authorities have not released a motive, and the investigation remains active as they work to piece together the events that led to the tragic loss of three lives.

Community members expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, which has raised concerns about domestic conflict and safety. Police have urged anyone with information related to the case to contact the North Royalton Police Department.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.