SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Following a shooting at an Airbnb party that injured nine people, the Bath Township Board of Trustees released a statement addressing the incident and reminding residents that short-term rentals are prohibited in the township.

The shooting occurred early Sunday, shortly after midnight, at a mansion on Top of Hill Road, which had been rented through Airbnb for a house party. One or more shooters opened fire, injuring nine people. Two of the victims have been treated and released after sustaining gunshot wounds.

In their statement, the trustees emphasized that short-term rentals are not permitted in Bath Township. They said allowing homes in residential districts to be used as Airbnb or similar rentals can expose property owners to civil liability, zoning enforceme

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