Toledo Shooting Update: At least 12 people were left injured after a shooting occurred on Saturday (June 6, 2026) near a busy street festival in Ohio’s Toledo. The gunfire sent some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims. The shooting happened near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours. Multiple videos posted to social media showed people running amid the sound of gunshots and emergency officials tending to others who appeared wounded. No suspects had been arrested, and the investigation remained ongoing at the time of filing this report. 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. Berry described it as the “kick-off to Toledo’s summer festival season.”What do we know about the suspects and victims? Heffernan said it appeared that at least two people fired weapons and they were “probably shooting at each other,” as quoted by news agency AP. "I've been to a lot of scenes, but this is way over the top," news agency Reuters quoted police Lieutenant Dan Gerken as telling reporters at a press conference.Speaking about the shooting incident, Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said no suspects were in custody hours afterward and officials urged people who were at the festival to come forward with any photos or videos on their phones for possible leads. According to Heffernan, two of the victims were in critical condition. The ages of the victims ranged from 14 to 61, with most of them in their early 20s, AP reported.Search for suspects remains active A search remains underway for any suspects in what Heffernan called a "pretty active" investigation. "We do have some evidence and we're following up on some leads," he said, according to Reuters.Investigators are talking to multiple people and reviewing camera footage, Gerken said. George Kral, director of public safety for Toledo, made a public plea for cell phone footage that can help the police find the suspects. "I know there is information out there," Kral said. "Please help us help you." Officers were dispatched around 5:37 p.m. following a report of a person shot near the Old West End Festival, the Toledo Police Department said in a Facebook post, adding that "many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment."ALSO READ: Toledo Shooting: Viral video shows people running for cover as gunshots rang out at Old West End Festival, injuring 12 people; watch hereNot including the Toledo incident, 171 mass shootings have occured in the United States in 2026, Reuters reported, citing the Gun Violence Archive website. The site defines a mass shooting as an incident with at least four people injured by gunfire, excluding the shooter.
Toledo Shooting Update: Here’s what we know about Ohio festival gunfire suspects and 12 victims?
A shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, left at least 12 people injured, with victims ranging from 14 to 61 years old. Police believe at least two individuals fired weapons, possibly at each other, and are actively searching for suspects. Investigators are reviewing evidence and appealing for public assistance with photos and videos.











