The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified the victims Wednesday afternoon as 32-year-old Precious Taste and 16-year-old Deante Johnson.
Dayton police and medics responded to the 1400 block of Shaftesbury Road at 6:20 a.m. after receiving initial reports of a shooting.
Dayton Police Major Brian Johns announced that this case is being investigated as a double homicide.
Anyone with information that could assist the police is encouraged to contact 937-333-1232 to speak with a detective. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information through Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP (7867) or via www.miamivalleycrimestoppers.com.
