DAYTON — One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting at a Dayton gas station Tuesday evening, according to Dayton Police Department Lieutenant Jeffrey Thomas.
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The shooting was reported at the QuikTrip gas station at 2121 Edwin C Moses Boulevard around 7:18 p.m.
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Upon arrival, officers found one male in the driver’s seat of a car with a gunshot to the face, according to Thomas.
Medics took the victim to a local hospital, where he is currently in surgery.
Doctors are working to determine how serious his injuries are.
Thomas told News Center 7 that police took a suspect into custody around 10 p.m. News Center 7 is working to learn the suspect’s identity.
QuickTrip Communications Manager Aisha Jefferson sent News Center 7 the following statement:
“QuikTrip’s top priority is always the safety of our employees and our customers. We are working closely with the Dayton Police Department to assist with their ongoing investigation on Edwin C. Moses Blvd. We appreciate the swift response by Dayton PD and will continue to take necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities we serve.”
We will continue to follow this story.
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