DAYTON — The Dayton Police Department is investigating two shootings that took place over the weekend, happening within hours of each other.
Neighbors said they are worried about the violence.
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As reported on News Center 7’s Daybreak, the two shootings took place within two hours of each other.
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The first shooting took place in the 2400 block of North Main Street around 2 p.m.
The second shooting happened in the 200 block of Anna Street around 4:30 p.m.
A 911 caller said she saw a man running after she heard gunshots.
“I had my dark front door open, and I heard a ca-pow, and the next thing I saw was a guy running,” she said.
The caller then described the person who was running, saying that he was wearing shorts and a white t-shirt.
Neighbors in the area had been outside doing yardwork before the rain had them going back inside. Minutes later, shots rang out.
Two neighbors spoke to News Center 7 off camera.
“We could have just been there at the right moment; they could have just shot us for no reason,” said one neighbor.
Another neighbor said, “I feel like people should stop, but obviously, it’s not going to be that simple.”
The neighbors said they believe they saw the possible suspect running throughout the neighborhood, disappearing behind houses.
News Center 7 is working to learn the condition of the person who was shot, and if there is a suspect in custody.
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