June 24 – One woman died and six others were injured, including one person with serious injuries, after a shooting Monday morning at a large party at a vacant house in Dayton.
Police were called shortly before 1 a.m. to several locations on Home and South Euclid avenues after the shooting in the 1500 block of Home Avenue, said Lt. Col. Eric Henderson, deputy director and assistant chief of the Dayton Police Department, during a media interview on Monday afternoon. summary.
The dead woman was identified as 22-year-old Donna Zile by Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent Harshbarger.
“There is also an 18-year-old man who is in a serious and life-threatening condition from this incident,” Henderson said.
The deputy chief said the shooting, which possibly involved multiple weapons and multiple vehicles, stemmed from a party at a vacant house in the 1500 block of Home Avenue.
All available teams responded, in addition to homicide detectives. The department also received assistance from neighboring law enforcement agencies, including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Trotwood Police Department and Five Rivers MetroParks rangers.
“There were a large number of young men and women at this address. We don’t know the exact number, but I think it’s important to highlight that this is the third incident in an empty house where we have had these large gatherings of young people. or juveniles have occurred since June 17,” Henderson said.
One of those parties, which could have had up to 100 people or more, involved a 16-year-old shooting a rifle at a residence, and several stolen vehicles were recovered, he said.
“It is alarming because so many people were at this event, this could have been much worse and there is a possibility that we could have a second victim who could lose their life,” Henderson said.
The remaining five people struck by gunfire did not suffer life-threatening injuries, police said.
Detectives are following up on every lead, Henderson said, but they need the community’s help.
Anyone who saw the shooting or who has information or video is asked to call 937-333-1232 to speak with a detective. To remain anonymous, contact Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at www.miamivalleycrimestoppers.com or 937-222-STOP (7867).
Additionally, anyone aware of an upcoming vacant house party can call 333-COPS 2677) to alert police so it can be resolved before it starts.
Staff writer Kristen Spicker contributed to this report.
