IA Woman Katherine Lobono ID’d As Fairfield Homicide Victim Near Villages of Wildwood

FAIRFIELD, OH. (THECOUNT) — Katherine Lobono has been identified as the victim found dead inside a residence in Fairfield, OH on Friday.

Lobono, 23, was discovered deceased lying on the floor of her apartment in a pool of blood by friends who were dog-sitting while she was out of town at the Villages of Wildwood complex near Ross Road in Fairfield, according to records.

The Butler County Coroner ruled Lobono’s death a homicide, and police said they have interviewed close to two dozen people about her death, reports Journal-News.

Lobono was pronounced dead at the scene of gunshot injuries.

Blood and a shell casing were found at the scene.

The coroner’s office listed Lobono’s cause of death as “pending.”

Fairfield Officer Doug Day said Friday there have been no arrests, but there is no danger to the community.

“I do not believe there is an active threat to their safety,” Day said.

According to Lobono’s obituary she had a “zest for life.” and could “make you laugh no matter what kind of day you were having,” according to the obituary.

A visitation is set for 2 p.m. on Sunday with a memorial service following at 3:30 p.m., both at the Crossroads Westside, 8575 Bridgetown Road in Cleves.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made in Lobono’s name to the Peppermint Pig Animal Rescue, which can be found online at www.peppermintpiganimalrescue.org.

Anyone with possible information on the death is asked to contact police at 911.

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Geo quick facts: The City of Fairfield is a suburban community located in both Butler and Hamilton counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Fairfield is located approximately 25 miles north of Cincinnati and is situated on the east bank of the Great Miami River. The population was 42,510 at the 2010 census. Ohio is a midwestern U.S. state stretching from the Ohio River and Appalachian Mountains in the south to Lake Erie in the north. On the shores of the lake is the city of Cleveland, site of the Cleveland Museum of Art and its renowned collection of European paintings and especially Asian art. Cleveland is also home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and close to expansive Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Wikipedia.