Authorities in Ohio have reported a tragic incident involving the shooting deaths of three young boys in the yard of their family home, with the father now facing charges described as “an act of incomprehensible cruelty” by prosecutors.
On June 15, around 4:15 p.m., the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office received a distressing call from a woman who stated that her “babies had been shot.” Shortly after, another individual driving down the street contacted 911, reporting that a girl was seen running and claiming that her father was killing everyone.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered 32-year-old Chad Doerman sitting outside in the yard, accompanied by three unresponsive male juveniles who had sustained gunshot wounds. Despite attempts by deputies to administer life-saving measures until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, the three children, aged 3, 4, and 7, tragically succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities also found a 34-year-old woman with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her hand. She was taken to the hospital, where she received the devastating news of her son’s death.
Doerman was subsequently arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated murder. Clermont County prosecutor David Gast revealed that Doerman had “lined up his three young boys and executed them in his own home with a rifle,” as reported by WLWT-TV. During the incident, one of the boys managed to escape momentarily, but Doerman allegedly pursued him, bringing him back to the property and executing him in front of witnesses.
Expressing his shock and disgust, Clermont County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Tekulve, who has been practicing law for 35 years, called this crime “the most sickening, horrifying” he has ever encountered, according to WLWT-TV.
Doerman is currently in custody with a bond set at $20 million. Additional charges may be filed once the case is presented to a grand jury, as stated by officials.
