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John E. Anderson II, 31, was shot and killed inside his home on South Terrace Avenue in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood on November 23, 2015. Police say his wife, Christina Chaffin Anderson, 30, and their 7-year-old son, Landon E. Anderson, were also shot and died. Their 12-year-old daughter, Makyleigh Anderson, survived but was critically injured and treated at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Authorities identified the suspect as 50-year-old neighbor Barry Kirk, who lived across the street. Police reports state Kirk fled the scene and officers shot him after he ignored commands and reached for his waist; Kirk was pronounced dead at the hospital and a handgun was found beside him. Reports note Kirk had prior minor charges including an assault against his wife in 2004 and a threat charge in 2009, but say there was no known major conflict between him and the Andersons. The motive has not been determined.

The neighborhood held a candlelight vigil at Hilltop Lutheran Church and rallied around the surviving family members. Does anyone have information about the events leading up to that day or knew the family and can help fill in the timeline?