Woman Fatally Shot in Ohio Taco Bell Drive-Thru in Tragic Murder-Suicide Incident

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18/08/2024 21h26

In a harrowing incident that unfolded at a Taco Bell drive-thru in Stow, Ohio, a young woman was shot and killed in what police have described as a horrific murder-suicide. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Megan Keleman, had been waiting in her car to pick up food on Wednesday night when tragedy struck.

According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the assailant, 53-year-old Jason Williams, became enraged when Keleman pulled into the drive-thru line ahead of him. Witnesses reported that Williams started blaring his horn at her before the situation took a chilling turn.

In a shocking turn of events, Williams forcefully rammed his vehicle into the rear of Keleman's car. Fearing for her safety, Keleman immediately sought help, shouting to a Taco Bell employee to call 911. But before any assistance could arrive, Williams got out of his car, approached Keleman, and opened fire on her.

Tragically, Keleman succumbed to her injuries at the scene, while Williams turned the gun on himself, resulting in a dual tragedy of a murder-suicide. The Summit County Medical Examiner's office confirmed their deaths, ruling Keleman's as a homicide and Williams' as a suicide.

Stow Police Chief, Jeffrey Film, expressed his condolences and emphasized the profound loss this incident has had on the community, stating, "Not only the Kelemans lost a daughter, but we as a community lost one of our daughters." The chief revealed that, at present, there is no known connection between Williams and Keleman, leaving the motive behind this heinous act shrouded in mystery.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Keleman had made a desperate phone call to her father in her final moments, possibly after Williams rammed her vehicle. Authorities are still piecing together the events leading up to the attack and have yet to determine a motive for Williams' violent actions.

Records reveal that Williams had recently been indicted on charges of improperly handling firearms in a car and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was released on a $5,000 bond in May, with a court order prohibiting him from possessing firearms.

Following the devastating news of Megan Keleman's untimely death, her family released a statement, requesting privacy during this immensely painful time. The family thanked the community for their support and urged everyone to focus on supporting one another through this difficult period.

Megan Keleman, a recent graduate of Cleveland State University, was highly active on campus and had previously served as the editor-in-chief of The Cauldron, the university's student newspaper. CSU President Laura Bloomberg expressed condolences, saying, "We have lost a caring, engaged, and optimistic member of the CSU community."

As authorities continue to investigate this tragic incident, the local community is left grappling with both shock and grief, searching for answers in the wake of a heartbreaking loss.

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