Man Indicted for Deadly Dayton Apartment Stabbing

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A 32-year-old man has been indicted on murder charges following a deadly attack in a Dayton apartment complex, where the victim was found with 21 stab wounds. Police and fire crews responded to the scene and the suspect was later apprehended in a neighboring city.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing attack raise concerns about public safety in the Dayton community and the ability of law enforcement to quickly respond to and investigate such incidents. The case also highlights the need for mental health resources and support services to help prevent these types of tragedies.

The details

According to prosecutors, police and fire crews responded to reports of a stabbing at an apartment complex on Oak Street in Dayton. They found a man dead behind the building with 21 stab wounds. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Je'Vonte Wilson, had fled the scene but was later apprehended in the nearby city of Kettering. Wilson was indicted on two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault causing serious physical harm, and one count of felonious assault with a deadly weapon.

• Police and fire crews responded to the incident on Oak Street in Dayton on January 30, 2026.
• The suspect, Je'Vonte Wilson, was later found and taken into custody in Kettering.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Je'Vonte Wilson bail at his upcoming court appearance.