2019 Dayton, Ohio Oregon District Mass Shooting Case Brief
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2019
Level
City or Town, State
State(s)
Ohio
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Health, Public Safety
In 2019, a young man fatally shot nine people and wounded 17 others in Dayton, Ohio. This brief highlights the preparedness of the City prior to the Oregon District shooting, the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting, and further actions the City took to facilitate the community's recovery. This resource also outlines key takeaways from Dayton that can inform other mayors and city officials as they prepare and develop response strategies for mass shootings.