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18-year-old injured after shooting in Dayton neighborhood

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DAYTON — An 18-year-old man is hurt after a shooting in Dayton Sunday afternoon, according to Dayton Police Lieutenant Steven Bauer.

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Dayton officers and medics responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of W First Street around 4:30 p.m.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

“This reckless gunfire also damaged a nearby home,” Bauer said.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Information on any suspects was not immediately available.

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The Dayton Police Department’s Violent Offender Unit is investigating this shooting.

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

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

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