Springfield man arrested, indicted in death of man in alleged failed robbery attempt

He’s being held in jail on $500,000 bond following incident.

Credit: Clark County Jail

Credit: Clark County Jail

A Springfield man has been arrested and indicted in the death of a man killed on May 2.

Brandon Lee Konicki, 36, of Springfield, is charged in the death of Philip Riggle, 48, of Springfield, according to Clark County Prosecutor Daniel Driscoll.

Konicki was indicted last week on three counts of murder, and one count each of aggravated murder, felonious assault, aggravated robbery, having weapons while under disability and tampering with evidence, according to court records.

A warrant was issued for Konicki’s arrest on May 18. He was arrested the next afternoon and is being held on a $500,000 bond, jail records show.

Driscoll said it’s believed that Konicki shot Riggle during a failed robbery attempt.

Riggle was found dead just before 5:30 a.m. May 2 in the 700 block of East Pleasant Street, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Officers were dispatched to the residence on reports that a man, identified as Riggle, had been shot, according to a Springfield police report.

Police found Riggle inside the front door of the residence with a gunshot wound to the chest, the report stated.

Riggle was a graduate of North High School and was employed by Topre America Ohio, according to his obituary. He was an Ohio State fan, memorabilia collector and loved to fish.

“Phil had a big heart and loved helping people,” his obituary stated.

A private service was held for Riggle at Conroy Funeral Home with burial at Ferncliff Cemetery.

These 9 people also were indicted in Clark County Common Pleas Court cases. Indictments include:

Jeremy Brookmyer, 47: two counts of aggravated robbery.

Amber Calendine, 40: felonious assault, violating protection order.

Kelli Cantrell, 29, of Springfield: aggravated possession of drugs.

Isaiah Daniel, 32, of Urbana: domestic violence, abduction.

Cody Kiser, 31, of Springfield: trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present.

Davonte Long, 20, of Fort Myers, Florida: carrying concealed weapon, improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle.

Wesley Lough, 28, of Springfield: three counts of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Shannon Neville, 43, of Springfield: aggravated possession of drugs.

Cory Springs Sr., 50: aggravated robbery.

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