MONTGOMERY COUNTY — A man accused of shooting and killing a 33-year-old in front of an Arby’s restaurant in Dayton has been formally charged.
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David Brown was indicted on four counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated robbery, and one count of weapons under disability, according to Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas records.
Montgomery County Jail records show that Brown was arrested on Oct. 9 by Dayton police.
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As previously reported by News Center 7, Morrell Fontenot, 33, was shot and killed in the 2800 block of Salem Avenue in July 2024.
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Dayton police gathered enough evidence to charge Brown in December 2024.
Police believe that Brown robbed Fontenot, even going through his pocket after he was shot.
Brown is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 16.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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