October 28, 2026 Incident
Please be advised that an incident occurred this morning in the City of Oberlin that is believed to be of a domestic nature. The sole suspect has been detained by the Oberlin Police Department so there is no danger to the public related to this incident. The incident involved a vehicle parked near the Oberlin Conservatory and a residence on South Pleasant Street. Oberlin Police Department personnel and Lorain County law enforcement are currently processing the scene at the residence and where the vehicle was located. As a result, these areas are blocked off to traffic. The Police Department will put out more detailed information as soon as they are able.
Thank you for your patience while our first responders deal with this incident.
***UPDATE***
10/28/2026 – 2:30PM
OBERLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE
Date of Release: October 28, 2026
Released by: Lt. Michael McCloskey
Incident: Homicide
Date of Incident: October 28, 2026
Address of Incident: 33 South Pleasant Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Summary of incident: On October 28th, 2026 at approximately 8:57 AM, Oberlin Police responded to the Oberlin College Conservatory lot at 77 E. College Street to assist Oberlin Fire regarding a vehicle smoking and possibly on fire. Officers subsequently attempted to locate the registered vehicle owner (suspect) to check his welfare. The suspect was eventually located in the 200 block of Shipherd Circle at approximately 10:19 AM and taken into custody without incident.
At approximately 10:28 AM Officers arrived at 33 South Pleasant Street to check the welfare of the suspect’s family at which time, the two deceased victims were discovered. The male victim was discovered on the first floor of the residence and the female victim was discovered on the second floor. Both victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
This matter is being actively investigated.