People can report tips to the Dayton Police Department’s Violent Offenders Unit at 937-333-1232 or 937-333-COPS (2677) or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867). Dayton police also asked anyone who was injured during the incident to call the Violent Offenders Unit.
Shortly after the Children’s Parade started on Nov. 25, a group of approximately 20 to 30 juveniles began fighting near the Boston Stoker and KeyBank building near West Second and North Main streets, according to police.
A single gunshot was fired, causing the group of juveniles and others to flee. The parade was canceled as a result.
Police confirmed earlier this week four juveniles had been charges with disorderly conduct in a related incident. Some juveniles were facing additional charges, including resisting arrest, misconduct at an emergency, obstructing official business and refusal to disclose personal information at a public place.
The incident remains under investigation.
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