Five family members found dead in Mansard Du Lac Mobile Home Community in Lake Station
Three children among 5 family members found dead in Lake Station
Contributed By: The 411 News
Coroner ruled Robert Payne died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
A statement from the Lake County Coroner’s Office Saturday concluded that Robert Payne, age 31, and one of 5 family members found dead in Lake Station on Friday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Lake County Coroner along with the Lake Station Police Department identified the other family members as Briana Payne (age 27), Aurorah Payne (7), Ava Payne (6) and Alayna Payne (4). The Lake County Coroner has ruled their deaths as homicides by means of gunshot wounds.
“On behalf of Lake County Coroner David Pastrick and the entire staff of the Lake County Coroner’s Office, our hearts go out to the family of this extremely unfortunate and devastating tragedy. Please hold your families and loved ones close as we mourn together as a community the loss of innocence,” wrote Deputy Coroner Ryan W. Parker.
According to Lake Station Police, at approximately 2:44pm, February 21, police officers were dispatched to the 6700 Block of 9th Avenue in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, a search warrant was obtained for the residence and inside police officers found the 5 family members deceased.
The address is in the Mansard Du Lac Mobile Home Community in Lake Station.
“This is the worst information that anyone can hear, and it is heartbreaking to know that members of our community are going to suffer and continue to face the repercussions of such a tragedy,” said Lake Station Mayor Bill Carroll. “I assure you Lake Station will do our utmost to bring everything we can to the front and in the public eye. I truly hope that those affected will receive the support from this community that they undoubtedly need and I promise that the Lake Station administration will provide all of the support we are capable off. Please keep these people and familys in all of your thoughts and prayers.”
The Lake Station Police Department also offered condolences to the family affected by this tragic event.
Story Posted:02/23/2025
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