DAYTON — UPDATE: @10:10 a.m.
One person is dead after a reported shooting near a Dayton shopping center late Thursday.
Police were called to respond to the Westown Shopping Center on West Third Street on the report of a shooting around 11:16 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the Dayton Police Department.
Upon arrival, officers found a two-car crash and a male who had “obvious injuries,” the spokesperson said. It was unclear if the injuries were related to the shooting or the crash.
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The male was taken to Miami Valley Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Homicide Unit detectives were called to the scene to investigate.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Homicide Unit detectives spoke with the suspect related to this incident, the spokesperson said.
The suspect is not in custody and is not being sought after.
We are working to learn more and will continue updating this story.
INITIAL REPORT:
At least one person was shot near a Dayton shopping center late Thursday evening.
Dayton Police and Fire were dispatched to Westown Shopping Center on West Third Street at around 11:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting, Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed.
When officers arrived, they discovered at least one person suffering a gunshot wound, which required immediate medical attention. As a result, a medical unit transported the person to Miami Valley Hospital for further treatment. The severity of their injury was unknown at the time of questioning.
Officers were able to locate and apprehend at least one suspect. The suspect remained in Dayton Police’s custody.
The Dayton Police Department led the investigation into the shooting. News Center 7 reached out for more information regarding the victim’s health status as well as possible charges for the suspect.
We will update this story as it develops.
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