FRANKFORT, Ohio — Brandon Davis, 31, died Friday morning after deputies found him lying in the front yard of a home in Frankfort following a reported assault. A 21-year-old man, Ajani Ewing, has since been arrested and charged with murder.
The incident happened early Friday, November 13, at 139 Temple Street. According to Ross County Sheriff George W. Lavender Jr., his office received a 911 call at approximately 5:20 a.m. reporting an assault in progress at the residence.
Deputies rushed to the address and found Davis lying in the front yard. The circumstances that led to the assault have not been made public, and authorities have yet to explain what happened before officers arrived.
Davis was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center for medical attention. However, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. His remains are now in the care of the Ross County Coroner.
Following their initial investigation, deputies arrested 21-year-old Ajani Ewing in connection with the incident. Ewing has been charged with murder, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities have not released further details about the relationship between Davis and Ewing or what may have led to the deadly incident. No additional information about the events surrounding the assault has been made public.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who may have witnessed something or has information that could help investigators to come forward. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Ross County Sheriff’s Office at 740-773-1185.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish exactly what happened at the Temple Street residence. For now, Davis’ death has left investigators with questions that still need answers, while the murder charge against Ewing moves the case into its next stage.
Ewing has been charged, but the charge remains an allegation unless proven in court. Authorities have not announced any further developments in the case.