DAYTON — A man arrested after a deadly Christmas Eve stabbing was released from jail after prosecutors declined charges citing self-defense, Dayton police said.
Ty Hess, 36, of Trotwood was stabbed once in the chest in the parking lot in the 400 block of Briarwood around 7:10 p.m. He died later that night at Miami Valley Hospital, according to Montgomery County Coroner Kent Harshbarger.
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“The investigation revealed this incident was preceded by an altercation between the deceased and an acquaintance,” police said in a statement.
Police had arrested Jeremiah Rothgeb, 39, Tuesday afternoon on North Yellow Springs Road. He was released from jail after charges were denied by prosecutors.
Hess’ death was ruled a homicide.