Dayton police are investigating an overnight shooting that left two people injured near a downtown bar.
According to a dispatch sergeant, officers received a call shortly before 12:50 a.m. reporting gunfire in the **500 block of East Third Street**. The incident occurred in close proximity to *Reserve on Third*, a local bar that was open at the time of the shooting.
When first responders arrived at the scene, they located two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds. Both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the victims’ identities, ages, or the severity of their injuries.
At this stage, police have not confirmed what led to the shooting or whether any suspects are in custody. The area was temporarily blocked off as investigators collected evidence and interviewed potential witnesses.
“The extent of the injuries remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing,” a sergeant at the scene said.
Residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots before seeing emergency vehicles respond quickly to the block. Some bystanders outside neighboring businesses expressed concern, noting that the downtown stretch often draws a weekend crowd.
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Dayton Police Department or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
This is a **developing story**, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
