At least 12 individuals were shot close to a community festival in Toledo, Ohio. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon, with two people in critical condition. Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan mentioned that it seemed like there were two individuals possibly shooting at each other. Authorities are currently searching for the suspects and have advised the public to steer clear of the surrounding areas.
Toledo Police Department officers swiftly responded to a report of a person shot near the Old West End Festival around 5:37 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, they found multiple victims of the shooting who were then transported to hospitals for medical care. The Old West End Festival is a two-day event that includes live music, food markets, house tours, and shopping.
In a separate incident earlier in the week, a teenager lost their life and three others were injured in a shooting following a high school graduation ceremony in Northern California. The shooting occurred in the high school’s parking lot, as reported by CBS, citing a local police spokesperson. Additionally, on May 18, a tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, including three victims and two suspected shooters.
