A mass shooting took place on Saturday in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Multiple people were injured in the shooting and authorities have transferred them to nearby medical facilities so they may receive treatment.
Toledo Police Department issued a statement on the incident.
“At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment,” they noted.
The police also shared the first details about the suspect in the mass shooting event.
Toledo Old West End Festival shooting suspect: First details
While authorities did not give particular suspect details, their statement indicated that more than one person might be involved. “The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved,” cops said.
The statement added “The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Toledo Old West End Festival shooting: Scary videos
Several videos showed the panic as shots rang out near the Old West End Festival.
In one video, the sounds of gunfire could be heard and then sirens were wailing in the background. The person recording the video was heard discussing the shooting near the music festival with another individual.
Videos were shared on X as well. One page noted “Shots fired at near Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, reports of multiple victims,” showing people run in a panic-stricken state. You can see the video here. In another clip the law enforcement response could be seen.
“Multiple victims reported in shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio; suspect remains at large, according to police,” the page noted. Check out the video here.
Meanwhile, several journalists also shared photos which showed massive police presence in the area.
“Multiple people were injured in a shooting near the old West End festival in Toledo today. Police are searching for suspects. Officers were called out to the area of Delaware Avenue in Glenwood Avenue near the old West End festival around 5:30 today,” a 13ABC reporter shared.
Another photojournalist with the channel noted “Multiple people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo around 5:37 p.m. Saturday. Toledo Police are actively searching for the suspect or suspects. Avoid the area of Delaware and Glenwood avenues — expect a heavy police presence.”
Cops could be seen taking stock of the situation in the pictures shared on Facebook.
(This is a developing story)