Rittman, Ohio shooting update: Officer and 2 others killed, injuries reported; suspect dead – what we know

One police officer and two others were killed in a shooting in Rittman, Ohio, while two officers and a K9 were injured. The suspect is dead.

Updated on: Jul 6, 2026, 13:41:06 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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One police officer and two others were killed in a shooting in Rittman, Ohio, the sheriff told local media, according to a video shared by AZ Intel on X. Two officers and a K9 were injured. The suspect is dead.

Rittman, Ohio shooting: Officer and 2 others killed, more injuries reported; suspect dead (Pexel - representational image)

“Officers responded to the area and immediately started taking fire. At this point in time, we have lost an officer in a line of duty,” Sheriff Tom Ballinger said in the video. “And two other ones have been injured. And then also a K9, a dog from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was also injured.”

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He added that the suspect is dead.

“And right now the investigation is being held by the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI),” he added.

What we know about the shooting so far

Sheriff Ballinger told reporters that the dispatch center received 911 calls around 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 5, "for some type of disturbance and shots fired." Responding officers immediately started taking fire.

While one officer was killed, two were injured and a K9 from the sheriff's department was also wounded. Ballinger added the suspect and "two victims" are also dead.

Several law enforcement agencies were on the scene, according to News 5.

A News 5 crew on the scene around Cheyenne Drive saw drones and a helicopter in the air, the outlet reported. They saw law enforcement running through front lawns and backyards, asking residents how many people were in their house. They appeared to focus on a two-story home.

The Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol urged people to avoid the area near Rittman High School last night, per the outlet.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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