Police search for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio
Summary
Twelve people were shot near the Old West End festival in Toledo, Ohio, leading organizers to cancel the festival events on Sunday. Police are still searching for at least two suspects believed to have been shooting at each other, and two victims remain in critical condition.Key Facts
- The shooting happened just after 5:30 pm near the Old West End festival in Toledo, Ohio.
- Twelve people were wounded, with victims aged between 14 and 61 years old, mostly in their early 20s.
- Police are searching for at least two suspects; no arrests have been made yet.
- Festival organizers canceled Sunday’s events after consulting with police and community leaders.
- Extra police officers, including off-duty personnel, were assigned to the festival for security.
- The Ohio governor and a US senator expressed concern and called the violence senseless.
- Toledo fire chief reported challenges in transporting victims to hospitals due to road closures and heavy traffic.
- In 2024, the US has experienced over 170 mass shootings, defined as incidents with four or more victims wounded or killed.
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