(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)

On December 31, 2025, at approximately 6:27 P.M., the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to 8020 CR 53, McComb, Ohio to investigate a report of an unconscious male.

Deputies along with fire and medical first responders arrived and located a male individual identified as the homeowner of the residence, Matthew Cook.

Mr. Cook was pronounced deceased upon arrival by HANCO EMS.

Information collected throughout the preliminary investigation indicates the cause of death to be self-induced.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

At this time, no foul play is suspected, and there is no threat to the public.