We have a problem; Leaders speaking out after recent Dayton shootings WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

DAYTON — City leaders and police are trying to figure out how to fight the growing problem of violence in Dayton.

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This comes after several shootings across the city.

The most recent was on Saturday when a 16-year-old was shot and killed by Dayton police officers at the 500 block of Negley Place.

As reported Monday on News Center 7, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims held a press conference on the recent shootings and shared his plans to address violence around the city.

“We have a problem, and the evidence is here and clear as far as our community is concerned,” he said.

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The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. as Dayton police were addressing a “vacant house/block party” issue in the 500 block of Negley Place, News Center 7 previously reported.

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