Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A tragic incident shook the community when a man, identified as Jonathon Candy, killed his wife and three of his sons before taking his own life on Monday morning. The shooter, Jonathon Candy, ended the lives of Lindsay Candy, 39; Dylan Candy, 18; Ethan Candy, 14; and Lucas Candy, 12, in a devastating turn of events.
Authorities stated that the couple’s 10-year-old son, who remains unnamed, miraculously survived the horrific ordeal and was able to call the police for help. The reasons behind why the youngest child was spared in this tragedy remain unclear.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, discovering five lifeless bodies inside the residence on the west side of Oklahoma City. According to a press conference held by Oklahoma City police officer Gary Knight, Jonathon Candy engaged in a confrontation with his wife, Lindsay, leading to a deadly chain of events where he proceeded to shoot and kill his children before taking his own life.
The firearm used in the incident was found on Jonathon Candy’s body after he turned the gun on himself. In a statement made by Officer Knight, the tragic events that unfolded within the home were described as nothing short of a massacre, as the children were hunted down and killed. Tragically, at least one of the sons was shot while asleep in his bed.
Investigators revealed that the police had never been called to the Candy residence before and had no prior interactions with the family. The three Candy sons were all enrolled in Mustang Public Schools, with Dylan having graduated in 2023, Ethan in ninth grade, and Lucas in sixth grade, as reported by local media outlet KOCO.
The community mourns the loss of a family torn apart by violence, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event. As details emerge, the impact of this tragedy reverberates throughout Oklahoma City, prompting reflection on how such senseless violence can occur within a home.