Person with gunshot wound visits Dayton hospital

Incident occurred in Trotwood neighborhood early Saturday morning

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:50pm

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A person with a gunshot wound visited Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, around 6 a.m. on Saturday. Officials believe the shooting occurred in the 600 block of Outer Belle Drive in Trotwood, Ohio.

Why it matters

Gun violence and related injuries remain a serious public health concern in the Dayton region, with incidents like this highlighting the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and improve community safety.

The details

According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the person with the gunshot wound entered the hospital around 6 a.m. on Saturday morning. Officials are investigating the incident and believe the shooting took place in the 600 block of Outer Belle Drive in the nearby city of Trotwood.

  • The person visited the hospital around 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Kettering Health Dayton

A hospital in Dayton, Ohio, formerly known as Grandview Medical Center.

Montgomery County Regional Dispatch

The emergency dispatch center serving Montgomery County, Ohio.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence and the need for comprehensive, community-based solutions to improve public safety and health outcomes in the Dayton region.