GREENVILLE, Ohio — A predawn shooting inside a Darke County apartment complex has left one man dead and another facing a murder charge, according to police.
What Happened Overnight
Greenville Police, Darke County Sheriff’s deputies, and medics were called to an apartment in the 1100 block of East Russ Road around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday after reports of gunfire. When crews arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound who died at the scene. He was later identified as 26-year-old James Corcoran.
A second man, 33-year-old Todd Black, was found at the residence and taken into custody without any resistance, according to police.
A neighbor who spoke to Dayton 24/7 now said she had never known the property to have any trouble before.
- Call came in just before 2 a.m.
- The location was an apartment complex on East Russ Road
- One victim was pronounced dead at the scene
- One suspect was taken into custody with no incident
911 Calls Reveal Details
Recordings obtained by local media show a woman calling dispatchers to report that her roommate was threatening her boyfriend. Moments later, she told the operator she had heard gunfire and that the man had been shot. She said she was home with her two-month-old son at the time.
Investigators say the woman told them Black was standing in the living room holding a gun. In a separate call, Black told dispatchers he had been fired because he had been attacked and asked that an ambulance be sent right away.
- The female caller reported threats before the shooting
- She was in the home with her infant son
- Black claimed self-defense during his own call to dispatch
- Black asked for medical help after the shooting
Investigation Continues
Authorities believe the two men were well acquainted, though the exact nature of their relationship has not been made public. The sheriff’s office noted that residents in the area were cooperative and eager to help once word of the shooting spread.
Officials also pointed out that while any homicide is one too many, the county has seen several such cases over the past five to six years, adding that their staff is well trained to respond.
- Investigators say the men likely knew each other
- Community members were described as cooperative
- Officials noted the county has seen multiple homicides in recent years
Black now faces one count of murder and remains held at the Darke County Jail. The case is being investigated jointly by Greenville Police and the Darke County Coroner’s Office, and no further details have been released as of Wednesday evening.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
