Joseph Brandenburg and Deelaquan Smith die in fatal Dayton shootings

Joseph Brandenburg and Deelaquan Smith die in fatal Dayton shootings

Fatal Dayton shooting deaths of Joseph Brandenburg and Deelaquan Smith

Two individuals lost their lives following separate gun incidents reported in Dayton on Wednesday evening, according to reports. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed that both Joseph Brandenburg, aged 48, and Deelaquan Smith, aged 23, were pronounced deceased at Miami Valley Hospital.

The initial incident occurred in the early evening. Reports indicated a shooting around 6:35 p.m. in the first block of Lombard Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they found a middle-aged man, later identified as Brandenburg. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, Dayton police Lieutenant Eric Sheldon stated.

Sheldon added that detectives located a potential suspect and interviewed them. Authorities recovered several firearms and numerous shell casings as evidence during the investigation.

Approximately five hours later, emergency services responded to a second shooting call. The incident took place in the 3400 block of Valerie Arms Drive around 11:30 p.m. Responding officers discovered Smith, the 23-year-old man. He was transported to the hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.