UPDATE: Coroner’s office ID’s Dayton man as victim of Tuesday homicide

DAYTON — The death of a 56-year-old man found Tuesday afternoon is being investigated as a homicide, according to Dayton police.

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Anthony Matthews, 56, of Dayton, was identified as the victim found dead inside a home on McCall Street Tuesday afternoon, according to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.

Matthews’ cause and manner of death were not released and still under investigation.

Police were called to the house in the 2300 McCall Street around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday after Matthews’ body was found.

“Due to circumstances surrounding his death the Dayton Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to further the investigation. Members of the Homicide Unit are still actively investigating this incident,” Dayton police Lt. Steven Bauer said in an emailed statement.

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Police declined to release additional details about the crime and did not indicate if they have any suspects or persons of interest in the case.

Investigators are now asking for the public’s help and if you have information that can help investigators you’re asked to call detectives at 937-333-1232 or to remain anonymous call Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-7867.

We’ll update this story as we learn more.

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