Four Dead in Rittman Shooting | Columbus News

A horrific shooting on July 5th in Rittman left four dead, including a fallen police officer who died in the line of duty. Two other officers were injured, and a K9 unit from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was also wounded. The suspect was among the deceased, with two additional victims also killed at the scene. Autopsies will be conducted by an out-of-county agency, while the injured K9 received veterinary care. The fallen officer was taken to Summa Akron City Hospital and later pronounced dead. Law enforcement will release his identity, as the entire community mourns this devastating loss. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation now leads the investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa4074e197c04ae6