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Dayton, Ohio (AP) — Four people were shot dead in the Ohio neighborhood, searching for a man who was armed and considered dangerous, officials said.
Butler Township police in Montgomery County said police were called into the area shortly before noon on Friday in reports of firing. Secretary John Porter said four gunshot wound victims were found at "multiple crime scenes" and all were sentenced to death at the scene.
Police said they were looking for a 39-year-old Stephen Marlowe who appeared to have fled the area in a sports utility vehicle. They warned him or anyone looking at his vehicle to call 911. "Keep away from him as he is still armed and likely to be dangerous."
Porter said police did not believe the threat to the neighborhood continued, but police officers would stay in the area in case he returned. .. The names of the victims have not yet been announced, and Porter said it was not immediately clear what led to the firing.
"We are working to determine if there is a motive for this horrific tragedy, or if mental illness has played a role," Porter said. He called the shooting "the first violent crime in this neighborhood in recent memory."
Dayton Daily News said Marlowe withdrew protection observations in February on charges of robbery and threats resulting from a July 2019 incident in the outskirts of Dayton, Bandaria, according to Montgomery County court records. It is reported that it was.
Vandelia has closed many public areas, including recreation centers, Cassel Hills golf courses and pools, and senior center in the city, as a precautionary measure after the shooting, the newspaper reported.
Court documents do not list lawyers representing Marlowe. A message asking for comment was left on Saturday at the number on his name.
