Husband Charged with Murder of Wife in Tipp City Home

911 call reveals chilling details of Ashley Flynn's death

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Caleb Flynn, 39, has been charged with the murder of his wife Ashley Flynn, 37, after he called 911 on Monday morning reporting that someone had broken into their Tipp City, Ohio home and shot his wife. The 911 call released by authorities reveals Caleb's panicked state as he described finding his wife with two gunshot wounds to the head.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Tipp City community and raised questions about domestic violence, gun safety, and the reliability of 911 calls as evidence in criminal cases.

The details

According to the 911 call, Caleb told the dispatcher that he found his wife Ashley with two gunshot wounds to the head and that there was blood everywhere. He said the door to the garage was open, but he did not see any intruders. Caleb has now been charged with one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence.

  • The incident occurred on Monday morning.
  • Caleb Flynn was arraigned on the charges on Friday morning.
  • A preliminary hearing is set for February 26 at 1 p.m.

The players

Caleb Flynn

A 39-year-old man charged with the murder of his wife Ashley Flynn.

Ashley Flynn

A 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed in her Tipp City, Ohio home.

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What they’re saying

“My wife, she's, she's got two shots to her head. There's blood everywhere. Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God,”

— Caleb Flynn (dayton247now.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Caleb Flynn's bond at the preliminary hearing on February 26.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the need for greater awareness and prevention of domestic violence, as well as the importance of thorough investigations into 911 calls and other evidence when dealing with potential homicides.