Coroner IDs man killed in Trotwood fire; Homicide investigation launched

TROTWOOD — A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a house fire Sunday, according to Trotwood police.

Trotwood police and firefighters were called to respond to a structure fire in the 5300 block of Gardendale Avenue. Firefighters located a man and multiple dogs inside the home, a spokesperson for the Trotwood Police Department said.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified the man Monday afternoon as 26-year-old Jaykwan D. Hardy.

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Hardy was pronounced deceased on scene, the spokesperson said.

The animals found inside the home survived.

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Police and fire are currently working together on the investigation, the spokesperson said. It is currently being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Trotwood Police Department Detectives at 937-854-3988.

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