Brian M. Valan, a 29-year-old male from Easton, PA, tragically died on November 27, 2018. He was originally from Red Bank and raised in Middletown, NJ, before moving to Easton in 2017. Brian was a talented artist and illustrator, and he worked as a Lead Facility Technician at Celgene in Summit, NJ. He graduated from Middletown High School South in 2008, where he played on the varsity ice hockey team.
Brian's death was ruled as a gunshot wound, but the manner of death was pending further investigation. He was found dead in his home on the 1200 block of Ferry Street in Easton's West Ward, along with Aiden M. Oswald, 24, who also died from gunshot wounds. The Easton Police Department and the Northampton County coroner’s office conducted an investigation, but no suspects were identified. The investigation did not point to anyone other than Valan or Oswald pulling the trigger.
The case remains unsolved, and the Easton Police Department has not released further details to avoid compromising the ongoing investigation. The coroner's office and police continued their work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths. The investigation included gunshot residue tests and a search of the home, where several guns were recovered.
Brian's family and friends remember him fondly, and his obituary describes him as a talented and genuine individual who will be deeply missed. Contributions in his memory were suggested to be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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