Man dead, another critically injured following reported assault in Dayton

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Dayton homicide detectives are investigating a reported assault earlier this week that left one man dead and another critically injured.

Police responded around 3:15 a.m. Sunday to the 500 block of Scranton Street.

“When officers arrived they found a 60-year-old male deceased and an injured 59-year-old male,” said Lt. Steven Bauer. “The 59-year-old male was transported to the hospital in critical condition.”

Neither man’s identity has been released.

“At this time it is believed the only two people involved in this incident are accounted for,” Bauer said.

We are working to learn more and will update this story as information is received.

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