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Tragedy in Amherst Township Ends in Fire and Deaths
Risa Louks, 46, shot her son Alex, 9, on Broadway Street then set the Amherst Township house ablaze before killing herself. Detectives continue an active investigation as responders found both bodies in a first floor bedroom. The death of Alex is ruled murder and Risa’s death suicide. Authorities noted no prior police contact with the family.
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Risa Louks
Alex
Amherst Township
Lorain County Sheriff's Office
Broadway Street
Robert Vansant
Amherst
Alex Louks
Broadway St
Lorain County
Frank Miller
Sheriff’s Office
Louks
Vansant
Sheriff's Office
Indiana
Guy Louks
Henry County
Mike Molnar
Amherst Jr. Comets
Jr. Comet
Jr Comet
Justin McIntosh
Broadway
McIntosh