Multiple people have been shot near a community street festival in the US state of Ohio. The shooting was in the city of Toledo, with police responding after reports of a person shot near the Old West End Festival about 5.30pm on Saturday, local time (7.30am AEST). When police arrived, they found multiple shooting victims, the Toledo police department said in a statement.Many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals, police said. Police did not provide further details on the injuries and how many people were shot.Police are actively searching for suspects and are working to determine the circumstances of the shootings.News that makes senseYour trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.The Old West End Festival is a two-day celebration in Toledo's historic district that includes live music, food vendors, home tours and shopping.Sergeant Mohamad Nasser, a spokesman for the Toledo police department, said more information would be released shortly on the department's Facebook and X accounts.This is a developing story and this article will be updated.For the latest from SBS News, download our app and subscribe to our newsletter.