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18-year-old shot, killed in central Toledo; man indicted for murder

Davon Butler, 18, died after being shot in the head on Montrose Avenue. Marvin Dyer, 57, was arrested Oct. 20 and indicted on multiple charges for his murder.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: The above video aired Oct. 15, 2021.

A jury has indicted a man on multiple charges, following his alleged involvement in the murder of a teenager in central Toledo.

The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Oct. 14 on the 1100 block of Montrose Avenue near Dorr Street. 

Davon Butler, 18, was shot inside a home and transported to the hospital in critical condition, according to police on the scene. Butler later died at the hospital in the early morning hours of Oct. 15.

The coroner ruled his death a homicide due to a single gunshot wound to the head.

57-year-old Marvin Dyer was arrested on Oct. 20 and booked on a murder charge, according to Toledo police. He is being held on a $1 million bond.

Dyer was indicted Oct. 28 for murder, felonious assault and having weapons while under disability. The first two charges carry specifications of Dyer being a repeat violent offender.

Police taped off the home and executed a search warrant following the shooting. 

No further details were provided as to what may have caused the incident.

Credit: WTOL 11
Credit: WTOL 11

Less than 24 hours later, a fire destroyed the house where Butler was shot. The fire was ruled an arson.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the fire is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.

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