Crime
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Dayton Woman in Miamisburg Following 13-Hour Manhunt
A 32-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Dayton woman inside a Miamisburg home, prompting a 13-hour manhunt, has been formally charged.
Dametrius Turner, 32, faces multiple charges, including:
- Two counts of murder
- Two counts of felonious assault
- One count each of grand theft, tampering with evidence, and aggravated possession of drugs
- One misdemeanor count of assault
The charges were filed in Miamisburg Municipal Court, according to court records.
The fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday, March 13, at approximately 9:27 p.m. when Miamisburg police responded to a residence in the 700 block of Golden Arrow Court.
According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch records, a male resident of the home called 911, reporting:
“The guy shot his girlfriend in my basement, and he’s got a gun.”
The caller stated that Turner asked for his help before fleeing the home. He left the house with his dog and called 911 from another location.
During police interviews, the caller said he was in his bedroom when he heard several slapping sounds coming from the basement.
Shortly after, Turner came upstairs and allegedly confessed, saying:
“I messed up, and I need help.”
The man told investigators that although Turner did not explicitly say what had happened, he suspected foul play after hearing five or six gunshots.
Responding officers discovered 52-year-old Leslie Ross face down in a pool of blood in the basement’s lounge area. She had been shot five times.
Another resident, who was showering in the basement at the time, later told police that he heard Ross scream:
“Don’t do it! No!”
He initially thought the noise was slapping sounds but later realized it was gunfire.
Investigators recovered four shell casings from the scene.
Police quickly identified Turner as a suspect and issued a public alert requesting assistance in locating him.
Following an intensive 13-hour manhunt, Turner was apprehended at 12:16 p.m. Thursday in West Carrollton.
A couple walking near South Elm Street and West Blossom Hill Road recognized Turner from social media posts about the suspect and immediately notified police.
“They saw the post, recognized him, and called for help. We can’t thank them enough for coming forward,” said Miamisburg Police Chief Mike Brem.
Upon arrest, Turner was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. However, the murder weapon was not located on him at the time of his capture.
Police also noted that Turner did not have the backpack or coat he was last seen wearing when he fled the crime scene.
Authorities confirmed that neither Turner nor Ross were permanent residents of the Golden Arrow Court home but had been staying there temporarily.
Ross was originally from Dayton, while Turner had previously lived in Indiana and other states. Although they were acquainted, details regarding how and when they met remain unclear.
The case remains under investigation by the Miamisburg Police Department. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.