Eaton police hand over shooting investigation to Dayton

Police in Eaton say a gunshot victim found in their jurisdiction overnight was shot during a drug deal in Dayton.

Police and medic units responded around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday to the 600 block of East Somers Street.

Eaton Sgt. Steven Hurd said officers found the victim suffering from what appeared to be a small gunshot abrasion to his stomach.

The injuries were not considered life-threatening and the victim refused to be taken to the hospital.

Hurd said the investigation indicates the shooting happened after a drug deal that went wrong at Mr. Fish seafood restaurant in Dayton.

Hurd said the investigation was handed over to Dayton police.

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