BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) – The Bath Township Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting early Sunday morning at an Airbnb that left multiple people, including teenagers, injured.
According to a release from Bath Township Police, at around midnight, officers responded after multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at an Airbnb rental in the 900 block of Top O Hill Drive.
Police believe that a large group of juveniles arrived at the home after a social media post promoted the party.
Then an unknown shooter or shooters fired multiple rounds inside the home, struck multiple people and then fled the scene.
When emergency personnel arrived, they provided life-saving assistance to the victims, who were then taken to the hospital.
Police said the ages of the victims range from 15 to 20.
The following agencies also responded to the scene: Akron Police Department, Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Copley Police Department, Fairlawn Police Department, Richfield Village Police Department, Richfield Fire Department, Copley Fire Department, Fairlawn Fire Department, Bath Fire Department, Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department, Granger Township Fire Department, Sharon Center Fire Department, Akron Fire Department and Norton Fire Department.
Police said the current condition of the victims is unknown at this time.
According to the release, investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Bath Township Police are currently processing the crime scene.
Police are working to identify who is responsible for the shooting.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik shared the following statement on Facebook:
Last night, our community experienced a terrible shooting in Bath Township at a large party reportedly attended by many youths. Nine people – both juveniles and adults – were reportedly injured, and we are waiting to hear more about the status of those victims. Our Akron Police Department and our Akron Fire Department were part of a large mutual response from many departments – and I want to thank our safety forces for their hard work throughout the night.
The City of Akron will do anything needed to assist Bath officials in the investigation that is already underway. Those who perpetrate violence anywhere in our community must be held accountable for their actions. This kind of deadly behavior cannot be normalized.
In addition, the reports of so many young people at a rented house party are very concerning. As we learn more about the situation that occurred last night, it appears to be part of a broader issue – helping make sure youth across our community are safe. There is a significant role for parents in this regard, and there is a significant role for government. The City of Akron is committed to continuing our work alongside parents, youth-serving non-profits and our broader community. Today, my heart is with the victims of this shooting and their families, those who witnessed this incident, and those safety forces who responded to it.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bath Township Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-666-3736.
Airbnb shared the following statement on the shooting:
We are heartbroken by this senseless act of gun violence, and our thoughts are with the injured victims and all those affected by it. Unauthorized and disruptive gatherings are strictlyprohibitedon Airbnb and our Safety team acted immediately to remove the account of the individual who deliberately broke those rules by booking this stay. Our law enforcement response team is in contact with the chief of Bath Township Police Department to assist their ongoing investigation to ensure those responsible for this terrible incident are brought to justice
Airbnb said it is also in contact with the host, and the listing is suspended from the platform as investigations continue.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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