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Dayton Unveils Memorial on 5-Year Anniversary to Honor Oregon District Shooting Victims

Dayton, Ohio — On the solemn anniversary of one of its darkest days, the city of Dayton unveiled a memorial dedicated to the nine individuals whose lives were tragically cut short in a mass shooting in the vibrant Oregon District five years ago. The poignant ceremony, held at the site of the tragedy, drew survivors, family members of the victims, and a community still healing from the wounds inflicted that fateful night. The new memorial, …

Tragedy Strikes Again in Dayton: Second Victim Dies Following Mass Shooting at Vacant House Gathering

Dayton, Ohio — Tragedy struck Dayton once more as police confirmed the death of a second victim following a mass shooting early last Monday. The incident, which has escalated concerns over local safety, occurred around 12:50 a.m. at a gathering outside a vacant house located at the intersection of Home and Euclid Avenues. The deceased, identified by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office as 18-year-old Jhakavion Casey, succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting that also …

Dayton Cold Case Breakthrough: Son Suspected in Mother’s Murder Arrested

Dayton, Ohio – A new development has surfaced in a 17-year-old cold case involving the murder of a Dayton mother and business owner. Jeffrey Young is currently under suspicion of murder as per online court records. The investigation, spearheaded by News Center 7’s Cheryl McHenry, revealed that the charges are linked to the death of Patricia Peck, Young’s mother. Peck, last seen alive in February 2007, was found deceased under suspicious circumstances. Despite the passage …

Tragic Shooting in Dayton Leaves Woman and Teenage Boy Dead, Police Hunt for Suspect

Dayton, Ohio – The community of Dayton, Ohio is reeling after a tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of a woman and a 16-year-old boy in a residence on Shaftesbury Road. Dayton police are currently investigating the case, with Major Brian Johns leading the effort to track down the suspect behind this devastating crime. According to Maj. Johns, the shooting, reported at 6:20 a.m., does not appear to be a murder-suicide or a home …

Man identified after fatal shooting in Dayton neighborhood

DAYTON, OHIO – The identity of a man who was fatally shot in Dayton has been released by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Tommie Lee Shreck, was found dead inside a home on West Norman Avenue after police responded to reports of shots fired. According to Sgt. Creigee Coleman of the Dayton Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and discovered Shreck’s body. The homeowner, who was present during the …

Trial Reveals Intricate Details Surrounding Pregnant Woman’s Tragic Death in Dayton Home

Perth, Australia – The trial of Hassan W Jabbie, accused of murdering pregnant Janet Dweh in October 2021, has taken a turn as new details have emerged in the case. Dweh, eight months pregnant at the time, was found beaten to death in her Dayton home, sparking a trial that has captured public attention. Prosecutors allege that Jabbie killed Dweh because she refused to have an abortion and was planning to reveal their affair, along …

Unsolved Cold Case: Dayton Woman Brutally Beaten 35 Years Ago, Family Seeks Justice

Dayton, Ohio – A Dayton woman was brutally attacked 35 years ago, leaving her unrecognizable to her own family. Despite the perpetrator potentially thinking they have escaped justice, the Dayton Cold Case unit remains determined to apprehend the individual responsible for ending Toni Watkins’ life. Retired Detective Doyle Burke revealed that Watkins was found wandering the streets of Old Orchard and Kenwood, desperately seeking help. In the late hours of May 14, 1989, Dayton homicide …

Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Dayton Shooting, Suspect in Custody for Murder

Dayton, Ohio – Authorities have identified the woman who tragically lost her life in a shooting incident in Dayton, Ohio. The victim, Montanae Davis, 26, was confirmed by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office on Thursday. Dayton Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Torrington Place in the early hours of the morning. Prior to the shooting, a distressing 911 call was made by a woman believed to be the victim, …

Woman miraculously found alive after being beaten unconscious and abducted from Dayton gas station

Dayton, Ohio – A woman who was reportedly beaten unconscious and put into a car at a gas station in Dayton has been found alive, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred at a gas station in the area, shocked the local community. The woman was discovered by law enforcement officials after being driven away from the gas station. Details about the assailant or the circumstances surrounding the attack have not been disclosed yet. Authorities are …

Dayton Police Investigate Small Explosion Outside Home on Prescott Avenue

DAYTON, Ohio — An investigation is underway following a small explosion outside a home in Dayton on Tuesday night. The blast, which occurred around 9 p.m. on the 4700 block of Prescott Avenue, caused damage to a car but did not affect the house, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Initially reported as “shots fired,” police later confirmed it was a small explosion that caused the disturbance, with no injuries reported at the scene. Dayton …