DAYTON, OH — A late-night domestic disturbance escalated into gunfire Sunday night, leaving three individuals injured and resulting in multiple felony charges against a Fairborn man.
According to the Dayton Daily News, Dayton police responded to reports of a shooting around 11:13 p.m. at a residence in the 1000 block of Arbor Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found three people suffering from gunshot wounds: an 18-year-old woman, a 17-year-old male, and the alleged assailant, 35-year-old Nicholas M. Webb.
Court documents reveal that the 18-year-old woman told investigators her ex-boyfriend, Webb, came to her home and forcibly grabbed her by the hair, forcing her into his vehicle. He later returned with her to the residence, where he reportedly confronted her new boyfriend.
The confrontation turned violent when the current boyfriend retrieved a firearm and shot Webb in the chest and leg. During the exchange, the woman was accidentally struck in the leg. While the boyfriend was calling 911, Webb allegedly fired back, striking the boyfriend in the arm.
All three individuals were transported to Miami Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Officers recovered two firearms at the scene. Following an investigation, Dayton Municipal Court issued an arrest warrant for Webb on Wednesday. He has since been charged with two counts of felonious assault, as well as one count each of abduction and having weapons while under disability.
This incident underscores the unpredictable and dangerous nature of domestic confrontations, particularly when past relationships turn hostile. It also serves as a reminder of a fundamental firearm safety rule: always know your target and what is beyond it. In the chaos of defending against an armed aggressor, the defender unintentionally struck his girlfriend, highlighting how quickly things can spiral under stress. Additionally, although the intruder was shot twice, he remained capable of returning fire—emphasizing that a threat may not be neutralized immediately, even after being shot. In such volatile situations, responsible firearm handling, awareness of surroundings, and rapid communication with law enforcement are critical for both safety and legal protection.