Dayton police asks public to shelter in place due to armed person

Dayton police officers, SWAT and hostage negotiation crews responded to an armed suspect at an apartment building in the 3600 block of Delphos Avenue on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. The public was asked to shelter in place as crews investigated. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

Dayton police officers, SWAT and hostage negotiation crews responded to an armed suspect at an apartment building in the 3600 block of Delphos Avenue on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. The public was asked to shelter in place as crews investigated. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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Dayton police are asking people to shelter in place near Delphos and Melbourne avenues due to an armed person in an apartment building.

“If you are in the vicinity of 3627 Delphos Ave. please shelter in place unless advised otherwise by officers on scene,” Dayton police posted on social media.

SWAT and the hostage negotiation team are on the scene.

We will update this story as more information is available.

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