The incident, which has been described as a "massacre" by the Oklahoma City Police, occurred when Jonathon Candy, following a heated argument with his wife, Lindsay, resorted to violence of an unimaginable scale.
According to Sgt. Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police, Candy, in a fit of rage, shot his wife "multiple times" and then "systematically went through the home shooting the children." The victims included three of their four sons - Dylan, 18, Ethan, 14, and Lucas, 12. Following the killings, Candy turned the gun on himself, ending his own life.
In a chilling twist, the couple's 10-year-old son was spared from the bloodshed. The young boy woke up to the horrifying scene and managed to call 911. When first responders arrived, they found him outside the home, unharmed but undoubtedly traumatized.
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Fox News Digital spoke with Lindsay's side of the family, who are grappling with the sudden and devastating loss. The family has chosen not to mention the shooter by name or acknowledge him. Instead, they are focusing on the surviving child, as shared by his uncle, Brent Remerowski.
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The family, who are close-knit, spent the weekend together, comforting the 10-year-old boy and reminiscing about the lives of Lindsay, Dylan, Ethan, and Lucas. "My nephew is a sweetheart, and he’s going to need a lot of help to get through this," Remerowski told Fox News Digital. "People loved the kids. I've gotten a ton of messages from everyone. It's truly heartwarming the love people have for them."
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In an effort to provide for the funeral costs and future needs of his nephew, Remerowski set up a GoFundMe page. He expressed gratitude for the "heroic" actions of those who have contributed, including those who have worked behind the scenes. "There is no quick fix," he wrote on the fundraising page, "But thanks to all of you who have donated or shared this message, my nephew has a chance at a normal life."
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Shannon Remerowski, the sister-in-law, also expressed her gratitude for the "overwhelming" support from family, friends, and the community. "My youngest nephew is safe, and for that, we are eternally grateful," she said in a statement. "He is surrounded by people who love him and are committed to protecting and guiding him through the days ahead."
The local school district, where the children were students, sent condolences to the family. "We are shocked, and our hearts are broken; this tragedy simply defies understanding," said school Superintendent Charles Bradley. The district has organized a crisis response team and urged parents to monitor their children's behavior.
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The motive behind the murders "remains a mystery," according to Sgt. Knight, and why one child was left alive "is a question that'll never have an answer." The incident has left a deep scar on the community, with first responders and law enforcement officials haunted by the gruesome scene they encountered at the home.
As the family and community grapple with the aftermath of this tragedy, they are united in their grief and their determination to support the surviving child. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of mental health support.
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