Updated
Updated · NBC Chicago · Jun 9
Toledo Police Hunt 2 Suspects After Rival Gang Shootout Wounds 12 at Festival
Updated
Updated · NBC Chicago · Jun 9

Toledo Police Hunt 2 Suspects After Rival Gang Shootout Wounds 12 at Festival

3 articles · Updated · NBC Chicago · Jun 9

Summary

  • Toledo police said Tuesday the Saturday festival shooting was an open-fire gunfight between two rival gang members, leaving 12 people wounded, including three intended targets and nine bystanders.
  • Video and witness interviews indicate a dispute escalated into a foot chase and assault before one man drew a pistol and a rival returned fire, investigators said.
  • Police have recovered at least two guns, including one seized in a downtown search, and are seeking two known male suspects ages 18 to 24; several victims remain hospitalized.
  • Authorities have not named the gangs, but detectives say more than 30 gangs operate across Toledo and its suburbs, many tied to Chicago groups that move guns along the I-90 corridor.

Insights

Toledo reports a five-year crime drop, so why did a mass shooting erupt at a community festival?
With police budgets cut, how will Toledo prevent another festival shooting and ensure a safe summer?