A Montgomery County Jail inmate was being treated at a hospital just after 1 p.m. when the inmate reportedly assaulted a deputy guarding the inmate, whose name has not been released. do not have.
“Deputies persistently attempted to maintain control, but unfortunately the inmate stole the deputy's firearm and fled the premises, prompting immediate law enforcement response,” a press release from the sheriff's office said. It became necessary.”
One shot was fired inside the hospital, Dayton Police Deputy Chief Eric Henderson said. No Kettering Health employees or patients were injured.
Kettering Health Dayton Police radioed Dayton police officers who were already on scene to assist in the search for the inmate.
Police found the inmate at a home in the 100 block of Squirrel Road. Henderson said he heard gunshots coming from inside the home and feared someone was inside, so he forced entry.
Police reportedly found the inmate suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the sheriff's office, medical personnel responded to treat the inmate, but he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Henderson said there is no indication the inmates had any ties to the residence.
Witnesses told the Dayton Daily News that after the inmate fled the hospital, he pointed a gun at the resident before entering the home.
The sheriff's office asked Dayton police to lead the criminal investigation. Henderson declined to comment on why the inmate was taken to the hospital. He also did not say why the inmates were in jail.
In June 2022, a Montgomery County inmate committed suicide and shot and killed a guard at Miami Valley Hospital after stealing the guard's gun.
Brian Booth, 30, overpowered 78-year-old Darrell Holderman of Franklin while he was being treated in a private room in the emergency room, stole his gun, then shot him and fled.
Dayton police said Booth shot himself in the hospital parking lot.
Holderman worked for Merchants Security, a company contracted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to provide security for hospitalized inmates. Police said Holderman suffered multiple skull fractures and lacerations to his hands in the struggle with Booth.
In response to the incident, the sheriff's office announced that a deputy would be assigned to accompany an inmate who was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.
where can i get help
The 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support and connections to resources at 800-273-8255.
The National Suicide and Crisis Line can take messages at 9-8-8.
The national hotline available is the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Line, which provides crisis resources to individuals by trained crisis counselors.
If you are in immediate danger to someone experiencing a mental health crisis, or if you are in immediate danger to another person, please call 911 or one of the following county agencies:
- Montgomery County Crisis Care – 937-224-4646
- Clark – 937-399-9500
- Warren – 1-877-695-6333 (required)
- Butler – 1-844-427-4747
- Green – 937-376-8701
- Miami, Dark – 1-800-351-7347
