Toledo Festival Shooting Injures at Least 12 as Police Search for Suspects

A shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival left at least 12 people injured on Saturday evening, turning a community celebration into a fast-moving emergency scene. Police say the investigation is active, with no suspects in custody and at least two people believed to have opened fire.

The incident happened near the annual festival, which draws crowds for live music and home tours in Toledo’s historic district. According to police, officers responded around 5:37 p.m. local time after reports of gunfire, and victims ranged in age from 14 to 61.

What police say happened

Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said investigators believe there were at least two shooters and that they were likely shooting at each other. Authorities also said two of the wounded were in critical condition, while the rest suffered gunshot wounds of varying severity.

Officials have not publicly identified a motive, and the search for the suspect or suspects is ongoing. Police urged anyone with photos or videos from the area to come forward with evidence that could help the investigation.

A festival scene turned chaotic

Witnesses and responders described a chaotic response as people rushed to help the injured and emergency crews worked to secure the area. The scene was later stabilized, and injured victims were transported for medical treatment.

No deaths have been reported so far, but the incident has raised fresh concern about safety at crowded public events. The Old West End Festival is one of Toledo’s best-known community gatherings, making the shooting especially jarring for residents and attendees.

What happens next

Police say the case is still in its early stages. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence, review leads, and determine exactly how the shooting began and who was involved.

For now, officials are focusing on identifying the shooters and supporting the victims as hospitals treat those injured in the attack.