22-year-old landscaper dies following shooting in Dayton

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A man is dead and another is in custody following a shooting in Dayton Thursday morning.

The shooting was reported in the first block of Indiana Avenue around 11:20 a.m.

“Upon arrival officers located a 22-year-old male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,” said Dayton police Lt. Eric Sheldon. “The 22-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.”

Police arrested a 36-year-old man and transported him to the Montgomery County Jail.

The victim was a landscaper working near the suspect’s home, Sheldon said.

As of Friday morning formal charges have not been filed.

Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate.

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