Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Dayton crews responded to reports of a shooting around 6:30 p.m. May 21 in the 1000 block of Pinecrest Drive.
Cobb was found with a gunshot wound in his upper torso. He was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The investigation revealed that the two young men were playing with firearms in the basement of the Cobb’s mother’s home, Heck said.
Perez was arrested following the shooting and was later charged.
Cobb was set to graduate May 23 from the automotive program at Ponitz Career Technology Center.
“This is a very sad but preventable incident. Just days before graduation, this victim lost his life due to the defendant’s recklessness. Because of careless handling of firearms, this victim will never graduate, experience marriage, have children of his own, or enjoy adulthood,” Heck said. “Young adults should not possess or play with firearms, and parents must be more diligent and responsible in the supervision of their children and their behavior.”
Perez is being held on a $50,000.00 bond in the Montgomery County Jail.
Perez will be arraigned Tuesday.
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