Ohio Shooting: 3, Including 1 Cop, Killed in Rittman (Watch Video)

A police officer and two civilians were killed in a shooting in Rittman, Ohio, authorities said. Two other police officers and a K9 unit were injured during the incident. Officials also confirmed that the suspect is dead.

The shooting prompted a large-scale law enforcement response overnight, with authorities securing the area and urging nearby residents to remain indoors as the situation unfolded.

Ohio Shooting

BREAKING: One police officer and two civilians were killed, while two officers and a K9 were injured in a shooting in Rittman, Ohio, the sheriff tells local media. The suspect is dead. pic.twitter.com/twPIIbIYGO

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According to the sheriff, the shooting claimed the lives of one police officer and two civilians. Two additional officers sustained injuries during the incident, while a police K9 was also injured. The condition of the injured officers and the K9 has not yet been disclosed.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect involved in the shooting is dead. Officials have not yet released the suspect's identity or disclosed how the suspect died. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Law enforcement agencies remain at the scene as investigators collect evidence and determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting. Authorities have urged the public to rely on official updates while the investigation remains ongoing.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 06, 2026 01:13 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).