Multiple shooting victims reported near Toledo's Old West End Festival
Police say several people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, and are searching for the suspect(s) while urging the public to avoid the area.
Police responded to a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, at about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Toledo Police Department said several victims were taken to local hospitals, though the exact number of injured persons and their conditions have not been released. Officers remain on the scene and have asked residents to stay away as the investigation continues.
The annual two‑day festival, which features a parade, live music and food vendors in the historic Victorian‑house district, was underway when witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots. One attendee described the aftermath as chaotic, saying people were falling and scrambling for safety, while another said he heard at least ten shots.
Toledo police have not identified a suspect and are actively seeking information from the public.