Dayton Police Arrested Suspect in Fatal Shooting
Authorities apprehended one man in connection with a May homicide, while a second suspect remains at large.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Violence
Police in Dayton arrested Daran Thomas Robison on October 1 in connection with the shooting death of Andre Carpenter. Carpenter, 32, died from a gunshot wound following an incident on North Gettysburg Avenue.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a major development in an ongoing investigation into a violent shooting that resulted in two murder charges per suspect. Authorities continue their search for D'vonte Laquan Robison, who is also charged in the same case.
Daran Thomas Robison faces two counts of murder and three counts of felonious assault following his arrest on Wisconsin Boulevard. Arrest warrants for identical charges were issued for both Robison and D'vonte Laquan Robison on August 12.
The players
Daran Thomas Robison
He is a suspect in the homicide of Andre Carpenter and is currently in police custody.
D'vonte Laquan Robison
He is a suspect wanted by authorities on charges of murder and felonious assault.
Andre Carpenter
He was the 32-year-old victim who died following a shooting incident in Dayton.
The details
Investigators determined that the suspects knowingly committed felonious assault by opening fire on a vehicle in the 500 block of North Gettysburg Avenue. Police discovered the victim with a gunshot wound after responding to a 911 call regarding the gunfire.
Timeline
The shooting occurred at 4:15 a.m. on May 5, 2026.
Arrest warrants were issued for the two suspects on August 12, 2026.
Daran Thomas Robison was arrested on October 1, 2026.
D'vonte Laquan Robison remained not in custody as of October 5, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows standard procedures for high-priority violent crime investigations in the city, which often require extensive search efforts for outstanding suspects. Similar felony cases in the region frequently utilize court-issued warrants to mobilize multi-agency tracking efforts.
Residents should remain aware that one suspect is still at large following the August warrant issuance. Local police have identified the 1200 block of Wisconsin Boulevard and the North Gettysburg Avenue area as central to their investigation.
The takeaway
Communities affected by violent crime can assist local authorities by reporting any information regarding outstanding fugitives. Public cooperation remains an essential component for police when tracking suspects involved in felonious assaults.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dayton Daily News.
