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Toledo Festival Shooting Wounds 12 as Suspected Gunmen Remain at Large

Police say a dispute between rival groups escalated into exchanged gunfire and investigators have recovered two firearms while pursuing video evidence and tips

Overview

  • The shooting, which occurred Saturday near the Old West End Festival, sent 12 people to hospitals and led organizers to cancel the remaining events.
  • Authorities say the violence began with a dispute between two rival groups that turned into an exchange of gunfire involving at least two shooters.
  • Detectives have recovered two firearms believed linked to the incident, identified several persons of interest and executed search warrants, but no arrests have been announced and the suspects remain at large.
  • The 12 victims range in age from 14 to 61, two were initially critical and all are now reported stable or improving with most already released from hospitals.
  • Police continue forensic testing of weapons, review surveillance and cellphone video, and are asking the public and Crime Stoppers for tips as city officials weigh how to respond to the violence.