No injuries reported in shooting at club

Multiple shots were fired early Wednesday morning at a Trotwood nightclub, but police said no injuries were reported.

The shootings occurred in and outside the Sheikh’s Restaurant & Lounge, 4183 Salem Ave., about 1 a.m., and police continue to look for any suspects, Trotwood police said.

“An unknown suspect possessed and discharged a firearm within a liquor permitted premises and again outside that premises,” police records state.

Initially, it was reported that over 100 bullet casings were found in the nightclub’s parking lot. But police said in a statement that “evidence collected at the scene indicates there were less than 15 shots fired” from what records indicate was a handgun.

Police said officers arrived about 1:30 a.m., when nightclub patrons were leaving.

Police said the shootings remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Natalie Watson at (937) 854-7238.

NICK BLIZZARD, STAFF WRITER

Anyone who has questions or wants to contact the prosecutor’s office should call 937-225-5757.

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Witnesses and neighbors reported that the two argued before the shooting, and that Blanton was Connally’s ex-boyfriend.

Their child is now in the care of family members, Dayton police Lt. Jason Hall said.