Toledo Old West Side Music Festival mass shooting update: Multiple injured, first details on suspect
A mass shooting occurred Saturday at Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West Music Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Several people were injured in the shooting, and authorities have moved them to nearby medical facilities so they can receive treatment.
The Toledo Police Department released a statement regarding the incident.
“At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police received a report of a shooting in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West Side Music Festival. Upon arrival, officers located multiple gunshot victims. Many of the victims had been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.” famous.
Police also shared the first details about a suspect in the mass shooting.
Toledo Old West Music Festival shooting suspect: first details
While authorities have not provided specific details about the suspects, their statements indicate that more than one person may be involved. “The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspects involved in this incident,” police said.
“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 heavy police presence as officers continue to search and investigators determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the statement added.
Toledo Old West Side Music Festival Shooting: Horrifying Video
Several videos show the panic as gunfire rang out near the Old West End music festival.
In one video, shots can be heard followed by sirens blaring in the background. The person recording the video was heard discussing the shooting near the music festival with another person.
The video is also shared on X. One page states “Shooting near Old West Music Festival in Toledo, Ohio, multiple victims injured,” showing people in a panicked state. you can watch the video here. Law enforcement’s reaction can be seen in another clip.
The page states: “Shooting reported near Old West Music Festival in Toledo, Ohio, multiple victims; suspect remains at large, according to police.” Watch the video here.
Meanwhile, several journalists also shared photos showing a heavy police presence in the area.
“A shooting occurred today near the Old West Music Festival in Toledo, resulting in multiple injuries. Police are searching for a suspect. At approximately 5:30 today, police were called to the area of Delaware Avenue at Glenwood Avenue near the Old West Music Festival,” a 13ABC reporter shared.
Another photojournalist for the channel noted, “Multiple people were shot near Toledo’s Old West Music Festival around 5:37 p.m. Saturday. Toledo police are actively searching for the suspect. Avoid the area of Delaware and Glenwood avenues – expect a heavy police presence.”
In photos shared on Facebook, police can be seen assessing the situation.
(This is a developing story)
