Man accused of shooting, killing man pleads guilty

DAYTON — A man accused of shooting and killing a man in July 2023 has pleaded guilty.

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James Hughes, 34, of Dayton, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges including involuntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and having weapons under a disability, according to court documents.

As News Center 7 previously reported, Dayton Police responded in the early hours of July 29 to the Desoto Bass Apartments where they found a man identified as Melchizedek Israel-Miller.

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They found the victim shot in the back of the head.

U.S. Marshals arrested Hughes in September 2023.

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He faces up to 16 ½ years in prison, plus three years for a firearm specification to be served first, court documents said.

Hughes is scheduled to be sentenced next month.

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