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12 Wounded in Shooting Near Toledo’s Old West End Festival; Suspects Sought

Police have launched a multi‑scene investigation that is asking the public for video and tips while an active manhunt continues.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday near Delaware and Glenwood during the Old West End Festival and officers arriving on scene discovered multiple people with gunshot wounds.
  • Toledo police say at least 12 people were shot, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 61 and two people reported in critical condition.
  • Deputy Chief Joe Heffernan said investigators believe at least two people fired weapons, probably at each other, and no arrests had been made as the search continued.
  • A multi‑agency response that included Toledo police, Lucas County deputies, state patrol and fire/rescue crews treated victims on site and transported many to nearby hospitals while officers processed several scenes.
  • The Old West End Festival is a long‑running community event that draws hundreds of people and officials have warned the shooting could disrupt upcoming festival activities as investigators review footage and interview witnesses.