Teen High School Student Fatally Shot in Downtown Dayton Shooting

A high school student died after being shot and entered a shop in downtown Dayton seeking assistance.

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The Dayton police and medical personnel were dispatched to 27 South Jefferson Street at approximately 7:23 a.m. following reports of a shooting incident.

A person who called 911 informed the dispatcher that an individual entered a business premises after sustaining gunshot wounds.

"He has been shot in his abdomen," the caller stated.

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The police arrived at the location and discovered a person who had been shot.

"That person was transported to the hospital by paramedics," Major Jason Hall informed News Center 7 at the location.

The police stated that an 18-year-old student registered at Dunbar High School passed away due to his injuries.

Currently, the suspect is still at large; nonetheless, there is no cause for concern regarding public safety, according to the police.

Trying to understand this absurd occurrence is challenging for each of us," stated Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims. "Events such as these underscore our efforts to engage the community in decreasing violence and fostering a tranquil city. There will be absolutely no leniency shown towards acts of violence within our neighborhoods, downtown area, or anywhere else in the city.

A nearby school with students who transfer between buses at the RTA hub close to where the incident occurred distributed details to their community of families.

The principal of Ponitz High School stated, "Although no students from Ponitz Career Technology Center were part of this incident, several were present as they waited for a bus. Every student made it to school unharmed. Nonetheless, a few were naturally distressed by what they saw."

The superintendent of Dayton Public Schools, Dr. David Lawrence, issued a statement following the shooting, reproduced below:

The Dayton Public School System is profoundly affected by the heartbreaking loss of an eleventh-grader from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Alfred Hale was a cherished part of both the Dunbar family and the larger Dayton Public Schools community. His absence will be deeply felt by fellow students, faculty members, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

We offer our deepest sympathies to the student's family and friends during this extremely challenging period. A crisis response team was present at the school on Friday and will continue to be accessible to assist any students requiring help in the coming days and weeks.

Students who require assistance beyond school hours are advised to reach out to the Montgomery County 24/7 Crisis Support Line at 833-580-2255.

I plan to meet with the student’s family on Saturday. This scenario genuinely saddens Dayton Public Schools and the whole Dayton area. We remain committed to collaborating closely with the City of Dayton and our community allies to tackle and stop the unwarranted violence affecting our young people.

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