At least nine people were injured in a chaotic mass shooting early Sunday morning at a birthday party held at a rented Airbnb home in Bath Township, Ohio. The scene was one of utter panic as guests fled for their lives while first responders rushed to save the wounded.
According to police, the shooting occurred around 12:15 am local time, and its severity is still unclear. While some victims are believed to have been shot, others' injuries may have been caused by accidents, such as a fall. The identities of those injured remain unknown at this point.
Police Chief Vito Sinopoli stated that the home was rented through Airbnb, which has since suspended the listing and removed the account of the property owner who made the reservation. Sinopoli also revealed that most attendees were minors under 18 years old, and social media posts advertising the party drew a large crowd.
Sinopoli declined to disclose what sparked the shooting or how many individuals fired guns in the incident. Notably, he emphasized that home rentals are not a crime but rather a zoning violation, sparking concerns about enforcement.
This tragic event brings the total number of mass shootings in the US this year to at least 365 cases, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The alarming frequency and severity of such incidents have prompted renewed calls for more substantial gun control measures, though lawmakers have largely failed to act on these concerns.
As authorities continue their investigation, Airbnb has expressed its disappointment and cooperation with the police by removing the property listing and suspending the account responsible for the rental. In a statement, the company acknowledged that party rentals had decreased significantly since they implemented a global party ban policy in 2020, highlighting their commitment to promoting safer environments.
Tragically, this incident is not an isolated one; another mass shooting at an Airbnb rental home in town occurred in 2017, leaving one victim with a leg injury.
According to police, the shooting occurred around 12:15 am local time, and its severity is still unclear. While some victims are believed to have been shot, others' injuries may have been caused by accidents, such as a fall. The identities of those injured remain unknown at this point.
Police Chief Vito Sinopoli stated that the home was rented through Airbnb, which has since suspended the listing and removed the account of the property owner who made the reservation. Sinopoli also revealed that most attendees were minors under 18 years old, and social media posts advertising the party drew a large crowd.
Sinopoli declined to disclose what sparked the shooting or how many individuals fired guns in the incident. Notably, he emphasized that home rentals are not a crime but rather a zoning violation, sparking concerns about enforcement.
This tragic event brings the total number of mass shootings in the US this year to at least 365 cases, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The alarming frequency and severity of such incidents have prompted renewed calls for more substantial gun control measures, though lawmakers have largely failed to act on these concerns.
As authorities continue their investigation, Airbnb has expressed its disappointment and cooperation with the police by removing the property listing and suspending the account responsible for the rental. In a statement, the company acknowledged that party rentals had decreased significantly since they implemented a global party ban policy in 2020, highlighting their commitment to promoting safer environments.
Tragically, this incident is not an isolated one; another mass shooting at an Airbnb rental home in town occurred in 2017, leaving one victim with a leg injury.
Can u believe what's happening in the US right now 
? Like, they're having mass shootings left and right 
... it's getting crazy 
. I mean, Airbnb was just trying to promote safer environments by banning parties 
, but then something like this happens 
... my heart goes out to those innocent kids who got hurt 
. We need more gun control laws ASAP 
... this is getting ridiculous 
. So many questions 
...
. A birthday party that was supposed to be a fun celebration ended up being a horror scene. It's crazy how something like this can happen, even in what seems like a safe and quiet neighborhood. The fact that most of the victims were minors under 18 just makes it even more heartbreaking 
.
. And now Airbnb is being criticized for not doing enough to prevent this from happening in the first place 
. It's just another example of how we need to rethink our priorities and take action to prevent these kinds of tragedies 
.
. And it's not like this is an isolated incident – there have been other mass shootings at Airbnb rentals before 
. We need to be more proactive in preventing these kinds of incidents and supporting those who've been affected 
.
. And now there's another Airbnb rental home involved in a mass shooting? What's going on?! 
Need to see some serious changes from lawmakers ASAP 
. Like, how can we prevent this from happening again?! 
Maybe they should look into background checks for homeowners and stuff like that... idk, just seems so random 
.
It's a tough one, you know?
... just saying. And, man, 365 mass shootings this year is crazy 
... we need to do something about it, you know?