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Mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN

Updated 4:08 p.m. ET, August 4, 2019
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What you need to know now
The victims: At least nine people are dead after a shooting in the Oregon District of Dayton, Ohio, police say. At least 27 other people were injured.
The suspect: The Dayton Police Department said the suspect in the shooting is also dead.
Second deadly incident: The shooting in Dayton comes hours after a separate shooting claimed the lives of 20 people in El Paso, Texas.

21 min ago
Dayton Mayor has heard from more than 70 mayors across the US
CNN's Chuck Johnston

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said she's received an outpouring of support Sunday from all across the US.

Whaley said she's heard from over 70 other mayors -- including Buddy Dyer, mayor of Orlando, where 49 people were killed at the Pulse nightclub in 2016.

Whaley said she's also heard from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto. That city suffered a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October 2018.


Ohio Sen. Rob Portman praised law enforcement's quick response to the shooting. Police killed the gunman less than a minute after he opened fire.

"This courage was extraordinary, and saved lives -- probably hundreds of lives," Portman said.

"I'm impressed with how this community comes together and responds."


1 hr 10 min ago
Suspected shooter's Dayton college says it's working with law enforcement
The college attended by shooting suspect Connor Betts says it's working with law enforcement to "provide any and all information we may have to assist them in the response to this horrific act."

Sinclair Community College in Dayton said in a statement that Betts was "previously enrolled" as a student but wasn't attending any classes this summer.

Here's the full statement from Dr. Steve Johnson, President of Sinclair Community College:

“Our hearts are broken for so many members of this wonderful community this weekend. A senseless tragedy occurred in our community and our thoughts are and will remain with the victims and their friends and families. We have learned that the person who is suspected of perpetrating this heinous crime was previously enrolled as a Sinclair student though was not actively enrolled this summer term. We are actively working with law enforcement to provide any and all information we may have to assist them in the response to this horrific act. We will respond in a timely manner to inquiries on this matter. As our community comes together in responding to this tragedy, each of us must play a part and we stand ready to do ours.”



2 hr 3 min ago
Law enforcement sources: Writings from Dayton gunman showed interest in killing people
From Evan Perez and Scott Glover

Authorities have found writings linked to Dayton, Ohio, shooting suspect Connor Betts that show he had an interest in killing people, two federal law enforcement sources told CNN. A preliminary assessment of the writings, found during the execution of a search warrant, did not indicate any racial or political motive, the sources said.

At an afternoon press conference, police said they are looking for any indication of motives.

“We're always looking at what could have motivated such a horrific action as this, and like I said this morning, we're interviewing dozens of people and going through a lot of different electronic evidence, other evidence to try to determine that. We don't have that answer yet,” Lt. Col. Matt Carper, Dayton Deputy Chief of Police said. “But speculating at this point would be premature.”





2 hr 21 min ago
These are the victims of the Dayton shooting
The City of Dayton has released the names of the nine deceased victims in the shooting early Sunday. Suspect Connor Betts' sister was identified as one of those killed.

Here are their names:

Lois L. Oglesby, female, 27
Megan K. Betts, female, 22
Saeed Saleh, male, 38
Derrick R. Fudge, male, 57
Logan M. Turner, male, 30
Nicholas P. Cumer, male, 25
Thomas J. McNichols, male, 25
Beatrice N. Warren-Curtis, female, 36
Monica E. Brickhouse, female, 39
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said at a Sunday afternoon press conference that "all the victims are from our own backyard."

DeWine added, “this is just an immense tragedy. No matter where the victims are from, they're victims. Our hearts go out to the families. This is a Miami Valley tragedy.”