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2 people hospitalized in Sylvania Township shooting; police seeking assistance from residents

The incident happened just before 1 a.m. on Crossfields Road near Corey Road.

SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Sylvania Township early Monday morning.

The incident happened just before 1 a.m. in the 4500 block of Crossfields Road near Corey Road. 

In a police report, authorities said said they could hear someone asking for help on the phone. According to a press release, officers arrived at the scene to find two people shot inside of a home. Police said both victims were in serious condition. Crews began rendering aid to both victims. 

No arrests have been made and a suspect has not been identified. However, police said in a social media post that there is no active threat to the community. 

Sylvania police provided mutual aid by checking the surrounding area for suspect(s), police said in the report. They also used thermal imaging during the search. 

Police are still investigating the cause of the shooting.

Sylvania Township police are asking anyone who has doorbell or surveillance cameras in the Corey Road area between Monroe Street and Whiteford Street to check between 10 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 2 a.m. on Sept. 9 that may show persons or vehicles "not typical for the area" in that timeframe.

Police said if you have any video or information on the investigation, contact Det. Sgt. Mussery at kmussery@sylvaniatownshippolice.com.

Sylvania Township police shared the following post on Facebook Tuesday afternoon:

A message to our residents: We acknowledge that the crime that occurred on Crossfields Road is concerning and upsetting for our community. We also understand that a lack of information is frustrating, but this remains an active investigation in its early stages and we are not able to release any specific information or details related to the case.

We can tell you that we have not had any similar incidents in recent weeks or months in the area of this crime or anywhere else in the Township. It initially appears to be an isolated incident and we do not have reason to believe that the general public is in danger.

We assure you that our Detectives are working very hard to follow up any leads that they possibly can and our patrol officers will continue to heavily patrol the Township.

We will update you as we are able. If you have any information that may be helpful please contact Detective Sergeant Mussery at kmussery@sylvaniatownshippolice.com.

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