Wayne Smoot, 74, and Lundy Travis, 68, both of Mechanicsburg have been identified as the men found deceased Wednesday, May 1, inside a Champaign County area-home, deputies from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office report.
The men were killed as a result of a shooting, law enforcement said.
No arrests have been made in the case.
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY — Authorities suspect foul play may be involved in the death of two Champaign County men.
Shortly before 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, deputies from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the property owner at 7310 E. State Route 29, who stated that she had just entered the residence and discovered that two males, who she allowed to live in the home, were possibly deceased.
Upon deputies’ arrival, they immediately entered the residence. Upon checking, it was confirmed that there were two adult males, deceased inside.
Sheriff’s Detectives arrived and took over the investigation. Additionally, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Crime Scene Unit was called to assist investigators with the crime scene.
The deaths are being described as “suspicious circumstances,” law enforcement officials said.
The names of the deceased are not being released until next of kin can be properly notified. It is not believed that there is any danger posed to the community regarding this incident.
This incident remains under investigation by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.