Crime
35-year-old Cedric Hughley killed in shooting after fight over gas money in Dayton
This simple interaction escalated into a physical altercation.
Dayton, Ohio — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting at a gas station on November 14.
The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. at a gas station in the 100 block of James H. McGee Boulevard.
Incident Details
According to the Dayton Police Department, the situation began when the driver of a vehicle allowed a man, later identified as Cedric Hughley, 35, to enter his car. Hughley reportedly sought shelter from the rain.
Once inside the vehicle, Hughley asked the driver for a ride home.
The driver agreed but requested gas money in exchange.
This simple interaction escalated into a physical altercation.
“The person loitering in the parking lot began to assault the driver of the car,” a police spokesperson explained.
During the struggle, the driver retrieved a firearm and shot Hughley.
Fatal Outcome
Hughley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity.
Shooter’s Status
The driver, who allegedly fired the fatal shot, has not been arrested. Police are continuing their investigation, and it remains unclear if charges will be filed against him.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked discussions about self-defense laws and safety concerns at local gas stations.
Residents in the area have expressed mixed emotions, with some emphasizing the importance of personal safety while others call for peaceful resolutions to disputes.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives are actively reviewing evidence and gathering witness statements to determine the full sequence of events.
Police have not disclosed if surveillance footage from the gas station has been obtained or if other witnesses were present during the altercation.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Dayton Police Department.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.