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July Fourth party shooting prompts Columbus to consider Airbnb regulations. What could that mean?
After a fatal mass shooting at a rented "party house," Columbus is considering more regulations on Airbnb, Vrbo and other ...
Columbus police warned partygoers hours before fatal mass shooting, mayor says
A 17-year-old boy was killed and five more were injured at a shooting at a house party on Columbus' Southeast Side in the ...
Teen killed in July 4 mass shooting at house party identified by Columbus police
The 17-year-old died after a shooting at a short-term rented house party in the early hours of Independence Day.
After 2 mass shootings involving teens, Columbus residents call for stronger curfew enforcement
After recent shootings, Columbus parents call for increased safety measures and enforcement of curfews to curb youth violence ...
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Columbus could add restrictions on short-term rentals, large parties after July 4 mass shooting
Columbus is searching for answers after a mass shooting at an AirBnB party on the city's south side on July 4 left a ...
State representative calls for community support after Columbus shooting on Fourth of July
Friday's deadly shooting at a short-term rental in the South Side neighborhood is sparking lots of conversation among local ...
Columbus sees drop in homicides, but community groups keep fighting to stop violence
Columbus sees lowest homicide rate in 13 years, but recent youth violence sparks community concern and calls for more prevention efforts.
Ohio Senate Democrats call for gun reform following 4th of July mass shooting
After a deadly July 4th shooting, Ohio lawmakers push for gun reforms, including local control, safe storage, and bans on ...
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Columbus residents react to fatal mass shooting on East Side
Residents of a Columbus East Side neighborhood that was the scene of a fatal mass shooting early Independence Day expressed mixed emotions July 7 about what the city should do next.