Nine Injured in Ohio Airbnb Birthday Party Shooting

A shooting at a large Airbnb rental home in Bath Township, Ohio, injured nine people early Sunday morning during a birthday party mostly attended by juveniles. The party had been promoted on social media, drawing a significant crowd, and the victims ranged in age from 15 to 20, with most sustaining gunshot wounds while at least one was injured fleeing the scene. Police Chief Vito Sinopoli described the incident as a tragic and senseless act of violence, noting that such violence is uncommon in the community but not unprecedented, as a previous shooting occurred at another Airbnb in 2017. Authorities are investigating with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, but no arrests have been made yet. Airbnb has suspended the property listing and the renter's account, reaffirming its policy against unauthorized gatherings. Local officials, including the Akron mayor, emphasized the need to hold perpetrators accountable and expressed concern over youth safety in the community.