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.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.