Neighbor’s 911 Call Precedes Columbus Tepe Murders; Police Say No Known Link
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columbus, Ohio — A neighbor’s 911 recording released this week shows a frightened caller reporting strangers banging on doors at a Columbus home less than two weeks before a dentist couple was found shot to death inside their residence. The call was logged on December 19 at about 2:31 a.m. The neighbor, who lived about a block from the Tepe home, said intruders were knocking and trying to gain entry; the line went quiet after that.
Dispatchers asked for details about the intruders and whether the caller had seen or spoken to them. The responses were negative. The would-be intruders ultimately left without entering, and no police report was filed at the time, authorities said.
On December 30,Spencer Tepe,37,and Monique Tepe,39,were found dead at their home with apparent gunshot wounds. Their two young children were inside the residence but unharmed, according to police.
A Columbus Police spokesperson said there is no known connection between the 911 call and the Tepe murders as the inquiry continues.
context and ongoing questions
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of 911 call | December 19, around 2:31 a.m. |
| Location | Residential block near the Tepe home, Columbus, Ohio |
| Involved party | Neighbor reporting possible intruders; no description provided |
| Outcome of call | Intruders left; no police report filed at the time |
| Murders discovered | spencer Tepe, 37; Monique Tepe, 39; found Dec 30 with gunshot wounds |
| children in home | Two young children in the residence; unharmed |
| Connection to 911 call | Not established by police |
Officials emphasize that the released recording is part of ongoing transparency. It does not by itself resolve the case, and investigators say no link has been confirmed between the two incidents. For ongoing updates, see the Columbus Division of Police site and major outlets covering the case, including reports from NBC News.
Contextual note: The public release of emergency recordings can aid public understanding while highlighting the complexity of linking separate events in violent-crime investigations.
evergreen takeaways
Incidents like this underscore the importance of personal safety measures and community awareness. Residents should know how to respond to late-night disturbances, and families can review home-security options with trusted resources.
Reader engagement:
- If you hear banging on your door late at night,what steps would you take to protect yourself and loved ones?
- Does seeing a 911 recording influence your viewpoint on home security or neighborhood crime prevention resources?
Share your thoughts in the comments section and help spark a constructive discussion on neighborhood safety. Official updates can be found at the Columbus Division of police site. For broader context, see NBC News coverage at NBC News.
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