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Ross County, OH Murder Arrest Today: Man, 31, Found Dead
Frankfort, OH – A 31 year old man is dead and a 21 year old suspect is facing a murder charge following an early Friday morning assault in Ross County, southwest of Columbus. Deputies discovered the v
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-13T16:03:07.732Z
Frankfort, OH – A 31 year old man is dead and a 21 year old suspect is facing a murder charge following an early Friday morning assault in Ross County, southwest of Columbus. Deputies discovered the victim lying in the front yard of a Frankfort residence after receiving an emergency call shortly after 5 a.m.
According to the Ross County Sheriff 's Office, deputies received a 911 call at approximately 5:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, reporting an assault in progress at 139 Temple Street in Frankfort.
When deputies arrived, they discovered 31 year old Brandon Davis lying in the front yard of the residence.
Davis was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. His body is now in the care of the Ross County coroner.
Investigators arrested 21 year old Ajani Ewing following their initial investigation. Ewing has been charged with murder in connection with the incident, according to Ross County Sheriff George W. Lavender Jr.
Authorities have not released additional details about what allegedly occurred before deputies arrived or the circumstances surrounding the reported assault.
The sheriff's office also has not disclosed whether Davis and Ewing knew each other or what may have led to the deadly encounter.
The incident has prompted an ongoing homicide investigation in the village of Frankfort, located in western Ross County near Chillicothe.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Ross County Sheriff's Office at 740 773 1185.
The sheriff's office confirmed the investigation remains active. Additional information about the circumstances of Davis' death and the criminal case may be released as investigators continue gathering evidence.
Ewing is accused of murder, and the charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.