CANTON, Ohio — Canton police responding Monday night to a report of shots fired at a rental hall were greeted by a chaotic scene. Many spent bullet casings were found on the ground, but it's not believed that anyone was injured.
According to police, officers arriving at the scene at Nazir Grotto Hall Rental on Sixth Street described large crowds both outside and inside.
The gunfire erupted during a celebration of life event meant to honor a young man who was murdered in Canton earlier this month.
Multiple shell casings were outside the front door, indicating that at least one person had fired a weapon. Three vehicles in the parking lot were struck by gunfire. A nearby home was also struck, say police, with a bullet going into a living room.
One witness told police they heard at least 30 gunshots.
According to a police report, 75 spent shell casings were recovered.
A video reviewed by police showed multiple shooters.
Officers in the rental hall found a loaded Smith & Wesson MP9 Shield in a microwave in one of the back rooms.
The owner of the hall, Donnell Sneed, didn't want to talk about the shooting but said Canton police are doing their due diligence in the investigation.
Sneed also offered his condolences to the family that was honoring their loved one during the celebration of life event and hopes "everyone moves forward peacefully."
Canton police said no one has been charged in the shooting.
No one in the crowd cooperated with officers, according to the police report.
