Man shot in Dayton during reported robbery attempt

Police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2020, in the area of Hopeland and Smith streets in Dayton. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Credit: Jim Noelker

Credit: Jim Noelker

Police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2020, in the area of Hopeland and Smith streets in Dayton. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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Oct 13, 2020
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A man reported he was shot Tuesday afternoon during an attempted robbery.

The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. on Smith Street near the Hopeland Street intersection in Dayton.

The gunshot victim called 911 and told dispatchers he was shot in the arm when two men tried to rob him by jumping in his parked car while he and his girlfriend were inside.

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He was described as a man in his 20s who suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, according to Dayton fire official who responded to the shooting.

The suspects were last running toward Interstate 75, according to reports.

A K-9 unit was called to track the suspects, but it’s not clear whether anyone was arrested.

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