2 victims of Dayton shooting in stable condition; Police seeking information leading to arrest

DAYTON — The two victims of a shooting in Dayton Sunday evening are now in stable condition, according to police.

Officers were dispatched to the area of 32 North James H. McGee Boulevard on reports of a shooting and vehicle crash around 5:35 p.m., according to Lt. Steve Bauer with the Dayton Police Department.

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According to police, the initial investigation showed that an occupied vehicle was shot at and two people inside were struck by gunfire. 

The vehicle then struck a nearby home at low speeds, police said. The victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police said on Sunday that one of the victims was in life-threatening condition, but on Monday police confirmed both are now in stable condition.

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Homicide Detectives were requested to respond and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which appears to have been a “targeted attack,” according to police.

Anyone who saw the incident or knows anything about it is asked to call Dayton PD at 937-333-COPS or call Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP if you wish to remain anonymous.

Police say there is a cash reward available from Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest.

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