Jaime Gustitus, a 25-year-old White/Caucasian female, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of October 25, 2025, after a man forced his way into her Sugarcreek Township condo. Investigators identified the shooter as Jacob E. Prichard, 34, who, according to police, broke in around 2 a.m. and killed Gustitus before fleeing the scene. Authorities later confirmed Gustitus’ identity and age, and local obituaries memorialized her life and service as a first lieutenant.
In the hours following the shooting, Prichard drove to the West Milton Municipal Building parking lot. He had already killed his wife, 33-year-old Jaymee M. Prichard, and left her body in the open trunk of their vehicle. He then died by suicide there at approximately 4:23 a.m., ensuring officers would discover the scene. The killings and suicide spanned multiple jurisdictions in the Miami Valley, with law enforcement linking the Sugarcreek Township homicide to the discovery in West Milton.
All three were connected to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Gustitus served as a first lieutenant, while Jacob and Jaymee Prichard were civilian employees, according to reporting and police statements. As of the latest updates, investigators have not announced a clear motive and there have been no arrests; the sole suspect, Jacob Prichard, is deceased. Authorities continue to piece together the timeline and circumstances surrounding the homicides.
