Teen injured in shooting at Dayton event venue, police seek suspect

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Dayton police are asking for the public’s help investigating a Sunday night shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy at an event venue.

The shooting was reported shortly before 9 p.m. at Dee Jay’s Party Room at 4919 Hoover Ave.

When officers arrived, they discovered people were having a party at the venue when the shooting occurred, according to the Dayton Police Department.

“A juvenile male, 15 years of age, suffered a graze wound from gunfire,” read a police statement. “He was transported to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment.”

Dayton’s Violent Offenders Unit detectives are investigating the shooting.

Anyone with information is urged to call Dayton police at 937-333-1232. To remain anonymous, call Miami Valley Crime Stoppers are 937-222-STOP (7867) or visit www.miamivalleycrimestoppers.com.

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