OH Man Michael Loop Arrested In Cecil Murder Of Phil Koenn

DEFIANCE, OH. (THECOUNT) — Michael Loop, of Defiance, OH, has been identified as Thursday’s murder suspect taken in custody in Paulding County.

Loop, 32, was booked in the Paulding County Jail on one count of murder of Philip Koenn, 60, of Road 230, in Cecil. It is unclear if Loop and the victim knew each other.

Paulding County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate tips coming into the office regarding the death investigation that began about 12:28 p.m. after Koenn was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside his residence.

Loop was taken into custody at 12:53 a.m. today following a traffic stop by the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office at Pinehurst and Deerwood drives, off of Domersville Road.

“This was a violent crime,” said one official. “We are fortunate some early tips came in leading us to Mr. Loop. We are not done. We believe more people could be involved. An earlier statement that two people fled the area was inaccurate. Witnesses only actually saw one person at the scene of the crime.” source

Koenn was pronounced dead of gunshot wounds consistent with crime scene evidence.

Police indicated there may be other involved in the case.

Anyone with additional information on the case should contact police at 911.