Xenia shooting victim in critical condition

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UPDATE @ 10:23 a.m (Dec. 22):

A man shot during an altercation between him and another man remains in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital this morning, according to police.

Police said it’s unclear which of the two men is at fault for the shooting and no charges have been filed at this point.

Officers are not releasing any names of those involved in the incident, police said Friday.

UPDATE @ 9:35 p.m.

Xenia police said a man was shot two times tonight by another man during some sort of altercation.

The gunshot victim is in surgery at Miami Valley Hospital. His injuries were described as serious by police.

Police said they don’t know what caused the dispute, but that they know the identities of the victim and suspect. Police would not release either man’s name, and have not said whether anyone has been arrested.

Crime scene tape remains up around a home in the 1100 block of Glover Drive and in the surrounding blocks along East Richards and Glover drives.

UPDATE @ 7:45 p.m.

Police crime scene tape is blocking a large area tonight on East Richards Drive and Glover Drive.

There are six to seven police officers who are focusing in front of one house on East Richards Drive.

Neighbors said they heard multiple shots.

The name, age and condition of the victim is not available.

FIRST REPORT

Police and medics were called tonight to a report of a shooting.

The shooting was reported around 7 p.m. on East Richard Drive. It was reported to have happened during a robbery, according to initial reports and the Xenia police dispatch.

We are on the way and will update this report as possible.

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