Dayton police identified Ward as a person of interest on Monday and asked for the public’s help to find him.
Police responded just before 11:30 p.m. Dec. 11 to the 1100 block of Leo Street on a report of a man lying in the street.
“Upon the arrival of officers, it was learned that the male had been shot,” read court documents.
#HELPLOCATE - Detectives would like to speak to Tyray Ward, who is a person of interest in a recent homicide. He is 6'2", 300lbs.
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) December 28, 2020
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
Police learned that the victim, identified as Newell, was a passenger in a vehicle and fell out.
“Through surveillance video, it was found that a Black male shot into the vehicle multiple times,” the affidavit read. “This male was identified as Tyray Ward.”
Following the shooting, Ward reportedly fled in a Dodge Charger.
As of New Year’s Eve morning, he was not in custody.
Police described Ward as standing 6 feet, 2 inches and weighing 300 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 937-333-COPS or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP.
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