Risa Louks,Alex Louks, Obituary, Death; – Authorities have identified a mother and her child who were discovered deceased in what appears to be a murder-suicide incident in Amherst Township.
As reported in a press release from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters arrived at the residence at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. They located the bodies of Risa Louks, aged 46, and her son, Alex Louks, aged 9.
Investigators revealed that Risa Louks shot her son Alex in the chest before making an attempt to ignite their home. Subsequently, the sheriff indicated that Risa Louks turned the firearm on herself. A handgun was recovered from the scene.
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office noted that Risa Louks was facing an emergency custody hearing initiated by Alex’s father. Investigators have stated that no additional information will be disclosed at this time and confirmed that there is no prior call history associated with the family.
