On Saturday afternoon, police in Toledo, Ohio, responded to reports of gunfire near the Old West End Festival, a two‑day community event celebrated in the city’s historic district. The department said officers arrived around 5:30 p.m. and discovered several shooting victims in the vicinity.
Until now, the police department has not released the exact number of people shot or the nature of their injuries, but it confirmed that many victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The department emphasized that updates will be posted on its official social media channels.
While investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shootings, they are actively searching for suspects. The event, which includes live music, food vendors, home tours, and shopping, was ongoing at the time of the incident.
Community members and festival organizers expressed concern over the safety of attendees. Local residents reported that the festival had previously been a safe place for family gatherings and neighborhood celebrations.
Sgt. Mohamad Nasser, spokesman for the Toledo Police Department, assured the public that the investigation was underway and that more information would be released shortly via the department’s Facebook and X accounts.
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