Police seek person of interest in death of 41-year-old Dayton man

Dayton police have identified a person of interest in the December shooting of a 41-year-old Dayton man.

Now, police are asking for the public’s help to find 26-year-old Tyray Ward, who stands 6 feet, 2 and weighs 300 pounds, according to the Dayton Police Department.

Austin Newell was shot to death Dec. 11 in the 1100 block of Leo Street in Dayton.

Anyone with information on Ward’s whereabouts is urged to call police at 937-333-COPS (2677) or to remain anonymous, call Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867).

#HELPLOCATE - Detectives would like to speak to Tyray Ward, who is a person of interest in a recent homicide. He is 6'2", 300lbs.
On Dec 11, Austin Newell was fatally shot in the 1100 blk of Leo St. Know where Tyray Ward is? Call 937-333-COPS or Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP pic.twitter.com/oIq1lm25ay
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) December 28, 2020

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