Possible Homicide In Beachwood, Cause Of Death Released

BEACHWOOD, OH — Police are investigating the killing of a 59-year-old man on Brentwood Road. The man was found dead in his home on Thursday evening, according to records released by Police Chief Gary Haba.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner said Warn was killed by multiple gunshot wounds. The killing was deemed a homicide.

The victim is Richard Warn, a Beachwood resident, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner said on Friday morning. The circumstances around Warn's death have been described as "suspicious" by investigators.

Beachwood officers were called to Warn's home, in the 2400 block of Brentwood, at about 6 p.m. on Thursday evening. Police were asked to conduct a welfare check on Warn — meaning someone asked police to make sure the 59-year-old was OK.

Officers arrived and got into his home. They found Warn inside, dead.

There was no sign of forced entry at the house, but "foul play" is suspected, Haba said on Friday.

Additional details on Warn's death and the subsequent investigation are forthcoming, Haba assured the community. The Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office are assisting in the investigation.

The 911 call to police can be heard below. Police say parts of the call have been redacted to preserve the investigation.

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