What happened in Rittman last night was a deadly shooting that left four people dead, including a Rittman police officer, and several responders injured. Reports say officers were called to a disturbance on Sunday night, around 9:30 p.m., and came under fire after arriving at a home in Wayne County.

What’s known so far

  • A Rittman officer was killed in the line of duty.
  • Two other police officers and a Wayne County sheriff’s K-9 were wounded.
  • The suspected gunman was found dead inside the home, along with two other victims.
  • Authorities say the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation.

Why it’s being called a major tragedy

The incident has been described by local media and law enforcement as a severe and violent event that shook the Rittman area overnight. Later reports identified the officer as Sgt. Scott Ries, and officials across Northeast Ohio issued condolences after his death.

Public-facing takeaway

If you were asking because you saw people talking about a “big incident” in Rittman, this is the event they mean: a late-night shooting, multiple deaths, injured officers, and an active investigation.