Updated
Updated · WTVG · Jun 6
Toledo Festival Shooting Injures 12, Leaving 2 Critical as Police Hunt Suspects
Updated
Updated · WTVG · Jun 6

Toledo Festival Shooting Injures 12, Leaving 2 Critical as Police Hunt Suspects

3 articles · Updated · WTVG · Jun 6

Summary

  • Twelve people aged 16 to 61 were wounded near Toledo's Old West End Fest after gunfire erupted around 5:30 p.m. Saturday; two victims were in critical condition.
  • Toledo police had made no arrests and were searching nearby blocks for the shooter or shooters, while asking witnesses to provide video and other tips.
  • Authorities told the public to avoid the area around Delaware and Robinwood avenues as investigators worked to determine what led to the shooting.
  • Governor Mike DeWine called the attack a senseless crime and said summer festivals should be safe spaces for families.

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?