Male found dead in Dayton; Homicide detectives investigating

DAYTON — Dayton homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male found dead Saturday morning.

Dayton Police responded to the 3500 block of West Third Street around 9:10 a.m. on reports of a possible deceased person, according to initial emergency scanner traffic.

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Dayton Police Sergeant Creigee Coleman said a driver saw the male and called police.

When officers arrived on scene, the found the male who appeared to have been shot. Coleman told News Center 7 that they’re still working to find out when the male was shot.

Officers used police tape to block off a drive-thru on the corner of W. Third St. and Upland Ave and blocked part of Upland Avenue.

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The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office was called out to the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dayton Police at 937-333-2677.

We’ll update this story as we learn more.

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W. Third Street investigation (Taylor Robertson/Staff)

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