33-year-old man dead after shooting near Dayton elementary school

DAYTON — One person is dead after a shooting in Dayton early Sunday morning, according to Dayton Police Lieutenant Steven Bauer.

As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 33-year-old Britton Harrison.

Around 2:51 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired at the International School at Residence Park, in the area of Oakridge Drive and Geneva Road.

When crews arrived on scene, they learned there was a disturbance and shots were fired, according to Bauer.

According to a previous News Center 7 report, police received reports that a large group of juveniles were fighting.

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While searching the area, officers found a male who appeared to have been shot, according to Bauer.

Harrison was pronounced dead on scene.

Bauer said a vehicle and two residences were also struck in the gunfire.

John Marks Sr. lives in one of the houses that was struck.

The bullet broke through the exterior wall and stopped after hitting his recliner chair.

Marks said he and his wife dropped to the floor after hearing nearly 100 rounds of gunfire.

The Dayton Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call (937) 333-1232 to speak to detectives.

To anonymously report information, use Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-STOP (7867) or www.miamivalleycrimestoppers.com.

News Center 7 is working to learn more about this shooting and will continue to update this story.

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