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Gun fires while 2 men 'horsing around' in north Toledo, killing 29-year-old; 1 person charged

29-year-old Dameon Bates was located inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

TOLEDO, Ohio — A man was shot and killed Sunday night in north Toledo and a suspect is in custody.

Toledo police responded to the 3500 block of North Erie Street about 10 p.m. There, 29-year-old Dameon Bates was located inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a Toledo Police Department news release, Mychal Smith, 30, was arrested and charged with reckless homicide. Police say Smith and Bates were friends.

Credit: Lucas County Jail
Mychal Smith was arrested and charged with reckless homicide in the death of Dameon Bates.

According to court documents, the two men were "horsing around" with the weapon at a party when it fired.

Smith initially was booked into the Lucas County jail. Bond was set for Smith at $250,000 and he'll be back in court on Dec. 7.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.

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