WorldTwo of the at least 12 wounded in a shooting near a Toledo festival were in critical condition Saturday, Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said, adding it appeared at least two people were firing weapons and "probably shooting at each other."Deputy chief says it appeared at least 2 people were firing weapons, 2 critically hurtThe Associated Press · Posted: Jun 06, 2026 7:14 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.First responders help a woman who was injured in a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via The Associated Press)A shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded at least 12 people, said police as the search for suspects continued after gunfire sent crowds scrambling for cover late Saturday afternoon.Two of the wounded were in critical condition, Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said. It appeared at least two people were firing weapons and they were "probably shooting at each other."The Toledo Police Department said the shooting occurred just after 5:30 p.m. ET near the annual Old West End Festival, in a historic district of the city.Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement: "I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight. Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence."Theresa Morris, a city council member, spoke about the impact of the shooting on people in the city."This tragedy is really weighing heavily on both the residents and those who visit and enjoy this festival year after year."'Everybody hit the deck'Multiple videos posted to social media showed people running over the sound of gunshots and emergency officials tending to others who appeared wounded.Kevin Berry said he was sitting in the neighbourhood arboretum listening to live music with his friends when he heard a handful of gunshots ring out."Everybody hit the deck," he said. When he looked back up, he saw a gun being tossed to the ground about 15 metres away from him. Officers who were already at the site for the festival immediately responded to the scene.Berry, who has medical training and served in the U.S. navy, said he walked around the area looking for potential victims who might need help.He said he saw at least five people with gunshot wounds."The folks who were hit were spread out around the arboretum area."The Old West End Festival is a two-day celebration that includes live music, food vendors, home tours and shopping.Berry described it as the "kickoff to Toledo's summer festival season."