9 Injured in Shooting at Bath Township Airbnb

Police in Bath Township have released body camera footage following a shooting at an Airbnb rental that injured nine people. The incident occurred early Saturday morning at a party on North Hametown Road.

Authorities were initially dispatched to the residence at 12:22 a.m. for a noise complaint. The newly released video shows officers approaching the home when multiple gunshots are suddenly heard. The footage captures the immediate and chaotic aftermath as officers run toward the sound of the gunfire to locate and assist victims.

Investigation Details

According to Bath Township Police Chief Vito Sinopoli, the investigation is complex due to the large number of people who were at the party, which was advertised on social media. Attendees reportedly came from Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus. The chief noted the difficulty in getting information from witnesses at the chaotic scene and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Both Bath and Copley Township police are involved in the ongoing investigation. No suspects have been identified.

Property and Platform Response

The owner of the home, who was unaware of the large party, is reportedly devastated by the event. The property was rented through Airbnb by a 20-year-old woman from Akron. In a statement, Airbnb confirmed it has a global ban on parties and is taking action against the individual who booked the reservation. The company stated it is also offering support to the homeowner and is ready to assist law enforcement with their investigation.

Key Points

• 9 people were injured in the shooting.
• Police received the initial noise complaint call at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday.
• The property was rented by a 20-year-old woman from Akron.

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