Dayton, Ohio — Tragedy struck again in Dayton as a second victim succumbed to injuries following a mass shooting, police confirmed on Wednesday. The 18-year-old, identified by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office as Jhakavion Casey, died after battling life-threatening injuries sustained in the violence that unfolded early last Monday.
The shooting, which occurred in a vacant house on the junction of Home and Euclid Avenues around 12:50 a.m., also claimed the life of 22-year-old Donna Zile. Initially, seven people were reported wounded, including Casey and Zile. Police disclosed that the incident took a significant toll on the community, leaving two 17-year-old females, two other 18-year-old males, and a 20-year-old female injured.
Dayton Police Sgt. Creigee S. Coleman highlighted the severity of the situation as officers arrived at a chaotic scene marked by a large gathering. He sternly emphasized the urgency in locating the perpetrator. “We need to find out what happened with these people,” Coleman stated, calling for public assistance in bringing the ordeal to a close.
Investigators stumbled upon numerous shell casings at the scene, indicating a high level of violence during the incident. Coleman also noted that their investigation extends to three different locations including Home, Euclid, and Gordon Avenues, suggesting a wider area of interest for gathering evidence.
The city’s Homicide Unit has taken charge of the investigation, with officers conducting exhaustive interviews and canvassing the area. Efforts to piece together the event’s timeline and motive are ongoing, with authorities also checking for potential video footage from nearby security cameras.
Coleman made a pointed call to the community for help. “If the public saw something, please let the Dayton Police Department know and call the Regional Dispatch Center,” he urged.
Dayton residents are still grappling with the echoes of this violent episode, as authorities work tirelessly to provide answers and reassurance. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to reach out to Dayton Police at (937) 333-COPS, or remain anonymous by calling (937) 222-STOP.
Updates on the case will be provided as more information becomes available, underscoring the ongoing commitment to solving this devastating case and preventing future tragedies in the community.