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Officer who responded to mass shooting fired after accused of misconduct; union files grievance

Dayton police who responded to Oregon District shooting appear in White House Christmas address

DAYTON — One of the six Dayton police officers praised for stopping the Oregon District Mass Shooting is off the force after being accused of misconduct.

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News Center 7’s Mike Campbell spoke with the police union’s president. He says the police department did not follow the guidelines they were given LIVE on News Center 7 at 6:00.

News Center 7 previously reported that FOP President Sgt. Kyle Thomas stated that the Dayton Police Department missed the deadline to discipline officers accused of misconduct.

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“The person was off on paid leave while the investigations took place, and a lengthy amount of time after timelines had expired, management came forward with findings,” Thomas said.

Thomas said that the officer was fired.

News Center 7 learned that the person was Officer Jeremy Campbell.

Campbell was one of six officers credited with putting a quick end to the Oregon District Mass Shooting.

Thomas said the union has filed a grievance.

This story will be updated.

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