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PD: Officer shot, woman killed in Dayton area

Police are still looking for male suspect
Posted at 11:41 PM, Oct 31, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-01 07:37:41-04

DAYTON, Ohio -- Police said one woman was shot and killed and a Brookville, Ohio, police officer was injured in a shooting at Speedway Monday night.

The deceased woman was shot during an exchange of gunfire, according to WCPO news partner WHIO in Dayton. The officer is in surgery and expected to survive.

The suspect's vehicle was seen in Clay Township just before 7 a.m., WHIO reported. Police are looking for a 2012 blue Subaru Forester with a luggage rack and Tennessee license plate 6A31G4.

A second vehicle was found in a pond at the intersection of Brookville-Philipsburg Road and Access Road in Clay Township. WHIO reported that the connection between the two vehicles is still unknown.

The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous; he's described as a shorter, white man with red hair.

If you spot the vehicle or suspect, please contact 911.