15-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Being Shot in Dayton

15-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Dayton Shooting

A 15-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital on Saturday night after being shot in Dayton. The incident occurred in the first block of Willowwood Drive, near Edwin Joel Brown Middle School, at approximately 5:40 p.m. It was initially reported by News Center 7 that the shooting took place on W. Fairview Avenue, which intersects with Willowwood Drive.

According to a 911 call made to Montgomery County dispatchers, shots were fired and the caller’s cousin was found lying on the ground. The caller stated that two individuals had attempted to rob his cousin before one of them shot him. The victim was described as bleeding profusely with blood staining his shirt.

Witnesses reported that two suspects fled the scene, running through houses on Willowwood Drive. Dispatch records confirmed this information. Meanwhile, the injured teenager, identified as a 15-year-old in the dispatch records, was promptly transported to a nearby hospital. The current status of his condition remains unknown at this time.

Efforts to gather further details from Dayton police are underway, and updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

The incident has left the community shocked and concerned. Local residents are hoping for a swift resolution to the investigation and justice for the young victim. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward and assist in their efforts.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence affecting communities across the country. Dayton, like many other cities, continues to grapple with the challenge of ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents, particularly its youth.

The local community is keeping the injured teenager and his family in their thoughts and prayers, hoping for his swift recovery.