Dayton Shooting Suspect Wore a Bulletproof Vest and Mask: Police

Dayton Shooting Suspect Wore a Bulletproof Vest and Mask: Police
Residents mourn lives lost in a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, on August 4, 2019. Dayton Ohio City Government/Facebook
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
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A key person of interest in the deadly shooting that rocked Ohio was very well prepared for battle, authorities confirmed on Aug. 4.

The Dayton Police Department confirmed suspected shooter Connor Betts, 24, was wearing a bulletproof vest, mask, and hearing protection when he fired dozens of bullets outside of Ned Peppers in downtown Dayton—71 miles west of Columbus.

Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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