In a devastating turn of events, a Strongsville family’s celebration of their daughter’s 10th birthday at a Cracker Barrel in Brooklyn took a horrific turn when the father, Kevin Allen, went on a shooting rampage. The incident unfolded after a tumultuous argument between Kevin and his wife, Katharina, who had recently informed him of her intention to leave him.
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The crisis escalated when a distressed Katharina made a frantic 911 call from inside the restaurant, reporting her husband’s erratic behavior. Brooklyn’s emergency services responded to the call as Kevin circled the establishment, refusing to leave the parking lot.
The couple had driven separately to the restaurant after a heated argument, with Katharina expressing her desire for a divorce. During the call, she mentioned that Kevin had previously owned a shotgun, though he claimed to have gotten rid of it.
As the situation unfolded, Kevin re-entered the restaurant armed with a shotgun, selectively targeting his own family members. Tragically, Katharina was fatally shot in the head and torso, while their 10-year-old daughter, Kayla, lost her life in the gift shop. Another daughter, Carrie, celebrating her 10th birthday, was found hiding in the bathroom and was shot in the abdomen.
Law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene, engaging with Kevin Allen. Despite repeated orders to drop his weapon, he refused to surrender, leading officers to use lethal force. Kevin was pronounced dead on the scene, alongside his wife, Katharina, and daughter, Carrie.
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The aftermath of the shooting left the community in shock, as friends and neighbors struggled to comprehend the tragedy. Kayla, initially surviving the attack, succumbed to her injuries days later, leaving the community mourning the loss of innocent lives.
Disturbingly, Kevin Allen’s history revealed a pattern of violence and threatening behavior, dating back nearly 20 years. Previous incidents involved altercations with his ex-wife, Janice Corlin, leading to his arrest in 1995. In 2008, he faced charges of burglary and theft.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Katharina’s family filed a lawsuit against Cracker Barrel, alleging negligence in failing to protect them from Kevin’s violent tendencies. The lawsuit sought damages, with the outcome remaining undisclosed.
The heartbreaking incident sheds light on the importance of addressing domestic issues and the potential consequences of unaddressed patterns of violence within families. The community mourns the lives lost and grapples with the aftermath of this senseless act.
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