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18 Nov 2024 | 09:00 PM UTC

US: Police continue to respond shooting situation near 6800 block of Sunset Strip Avenue NW in Canton, Ohio, on Nov. 18; highway reopened /update 1

Authorities continue response to reported shooting near 6800 block of Sunset Strip Avenue NW in Canton, Ohio, US, Nov. 18. Highway reopened.

Warning

Police continue to respond to a shooting situation at a hotel on the 6800 block of Sunset Strip Avenue NW near Interstate 77 (I-77) in Canton, Ohio, on the afternoon of Nov. 18. Officials had temporarily closed parts of I-77, but the highway has since reopened. Reports indicate multiple shots have been fired, but authorities have not confirmed any casualties associated with the incident.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions in the area are likely in the coming hours. Road closures near the incident site are likely to continue.

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear. Plan for delays and alternative routes if operating near Canton, Ohio.