DAYTON — One person was sent to the hospital after a shootout at a Dayton gas station on Tuesday afternoon.
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The shooting was reported at the Sunoco gas station in the 2600 block of E. Third Street around 12:42 p.m.
When police got to the scene, they found one victim shot outside the convenience store at the gas station. They were taken to Miami Valley Hospital. Their injuries were described by police as critical, but non-life-threatening.
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Dayton Police Lieutenant David Matthews called the shooting a “shootout” that started inside the store. He said gunshots were fired both inside and outside of the store.
Two people were taken into custody at a nearby house for questioning.
Police said they don’t know what started the argument that led to shots being fired yet. As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, they just know it threatened the entire area.
“I wish people had a better way of resolving their issues. This is very dangerous. Third Street is a very busy street. This is a very busy store for this neighborhood,” Matthews said. “I look at it this way: two weeks ago, there would have been kids riding bikes all over the place. Today they’re all in school, thankfully.”
The shooting remains under investigation.
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