Dayton, OH, September 20, 2026 —

A shooting incident has been reported in Montgomery County, specifically in the 5400 block of Burkhardt Avenue. Authorities have confirmed that the event resulted in at least one fatality.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has stated that they were requested to respond to the scene of the shooting. The office confirmed their involvement, indicating the gravity of the situation and the presence of a deceased individual.

Details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identity of the victim(s), the time of the incident, and any potential suspects or motives, have not yet been released. The specific timeline of events leading up to the shooting and the exact time the Coroner’s Office was dispatched also remain unspecified at this time.

Further information is expected as the investigation progresses. Law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County are likely to be involved in the ongoing inquiry. Updates will be provided as official details become available from relevant authorities.



Story summarized from the original created by John Tisdell, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.

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