Preble Co. investigating a homicide

A 29-year-old man was found dead in his Preble County home Tuesday evening and his death has been ruled a homicide.

A 9-1-1 call was made after the victim, Jonathan Schaaf, was found deceased by his father in their home in the 3900 block of Sonora Road, according to a release from the Preble County Sheriff’s Office.

Details about the possible cause and manner of Schaaf’s death were not released and there has been no arrest.

Preble County investigators were assisted by the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation in executing the search warrant at the home and processing evidence.

Deputies remained at the property through the night and investigators returned today to “complete the scene investigation,” according to the release.

No further details were released.