Male hurt in shooting at Dayton apartment complex; Suspect remains at large

DAYTON — A male is hurt after a shooting at a Dayton apartment complex Saturday afternoon, according to Dayton Police Sergeant Philip Watts.

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At approximately 2:10 p.m., Dayton police and medics responded to a shooting at 42 E. Helena Street.

Watts said the male was shot twice. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The Dayton Police Department said the man is 29 years old. Additional information on the victim was not immediately available.

“At this time, we don’t believe anyone else is in danger,” Watts said.

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In a 911 call obtained by News Center 7, a caller reported hearing at least seven gunshots.

Another caller reported hearing someone screaming that they had been shot.

“I hear somebody saying call 911 I’ve been shot,” the caller said.

The Dayton Police Department’s Violent Offender Unit is investigating this shooting and is actively looking for the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call 937-333-1232 to speak with a detective. If you want to remain anonymous, use Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867) or www.miamivalleycrimestoppers.com.

We will continue to follow this story.

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