Dayton police are asking for community help to stem a rising tide of gun violence.
As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00 , this comes after 17 people were shot in 72 hours.
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Donna Zile was fatally shot in the area of Home and Euclid Avenues around 12:50 a.m. Monday, News Center 7 previously reported.
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A large party in front of a vacant home became a time of terror when someone drove by, spraying dozens of bullets.
Dailaquan Fuller said it’s ridiculous that Dayton has had six shootings in the last five days.
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It’s resulted in two deaths and 17 people hit by gunfire.
“That’s scary because I got two kids,” Fuller said.
Assistant Police Chief Eric Henderson is actively taking steps to stop gun violence.