On June 15, 2023, three young brothers — Clayton Doerman, 7; Hunter Doerman, 4; and Chase Doerman, 3 — were fatally shot at their home in Monroe Township, Ohio. Their father, Chad Doerman, 32 at the time, called the family into a bedroom and retrieved a .22-caliber rifle from a gun safe before shooting the children. Reports describe Hunter being shot multiple times, Clayton shot while fleeing into a field and again at close range, and Chase shot after a struggle when Chad tried to take him from his wife, Laura Doerman. Laura was injured while trying to protect the children. Chad was arrested at the scene without resisting and faced charges that included aggravated murder and felonious assault.

Prosecutors said Chad had shown signs of severe mental distress and had planned the attacks for months; they described the killings as premeditated and execution-style. The community has been deeply affected by the deaths and the questions they raise about domestic violence and mental health. If anyone knew the family or has information about the events leading up to June 15, 2023, please come forward.