SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A series of 911 calls released by Sylvania Township police are detailing the moments following a double shooting that injured two people early Monday morning.
The victims, who have not yet been identified, called 911 to report that an unknown person came into their house in the 4500 block of Crossfields Road near Corey Road and shot them.
During one of the calls, a person explains they've been shot four to five times, including in the face and legs. The same caller said they chased the alleged intruder out of the house.
During another call to 911, a caller can be heard saying "it's a nightmare" following the moments after being shot.
Sylvania Township police responded to the home just before 1 a.m. and rendered aid to the two victims inside the home. Police said they checked the surrounding area for suspect(s), including utilizing thermal imaging in the search with assistance from the Sylvania City Police Department.
Sylvania Township police said Monday that both victims were hospitalized in serious condition. A suspect has not yet been identified by authorities in the shooting.
Sylvania Township police provided the following update on Facebook on Tuesday:
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.
Authorities 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.