Man dead in Sunday shooting in Dayton

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Dayton police are asking for the public’s help following a deadly shooting in Dayton early Sunday morning.

Around 2:53 a.m. officers were dispatched to the first block of Sherman Street — in the Historic Inner East neighborhood near Steve Whalen Boulevard — according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center.

“Upon arrival officers located a deceased male,” said Dayton police Lt. Steven Bauer. “It appears that suspect(s) entered into the home before shooting the victim.”

The man’s identity has not been released.

Anyone with information should call Dayton police detectives at 937-333-1232. People can report tips anonymously to Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937- 222-STOP (7867) or online at miamivalleycrimestoppers.com.

Initial reports indicated there was also a possible robbery.

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting.