Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolice stand near where multiple people were shot at a community festival Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (AP)Twelve people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Police believe there were at least two shooters involved, possibly firing at each other, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 61. The suspects remain at large, and law enforcement are reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation. The incident, described by police as one of the worst in their careers, led to calls for public assistance in identifying those responsible. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed concern, stating that summer festivals should be safe spaces, while city officials discussed the festival's continuation. In fullShooting near Ohio festival injures 12 – including 2 critically – as suspects remain at largeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said.

A massive emergency response involving ambulances and police is underway in Ohio following a reported shooting with 'multiple' victims at the popular Old West End Festival.

Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Ohio, authorities say.

Two of the wounded were in critical condition, Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said.

Multiple people were shot near a outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday evening and police are still searching for the suspect.

Toledo police officers responded to a report of a person shot near the Old West End Festival at about 5:30 pm. | World News

Ohio police were called Saturday evening to the scene of a shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival

Police are searching for suspects after multiple people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on June 6.

A horrigying shooting has taken place in Toledo, Ohio, after a gunman opened fire ath the Old West End Festival on Saturday, with a heavy police and emergency medical presence on…

At least 12 people were injured, two critically, in a shooting near an Ohio festival, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

The incident happened near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, an annual gathering of live music and home tours.

Police are searching for suspects, and many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Multiple people shot in Toledo, US Ohio: police

The shooting took place in Toledo on Saturday afternoon local time, with police saying several people had been injured.

A search for the suspects is ongoing as victims are taken to nearby hospitals, police says

12 people were injured, two critically, after gunfire erupted at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Police are actively searching for suspects.

Multiple individuals were shot Saturday near Toledo's Old West End Festival, prompting an immediate police response. Officers discovered several victims who were transported to…

Several people were shot Saturday afternoon at an outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, with "many victims" sent to the hospital, police officials said.

Multiple people were shot on Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio in the United States. According to police, several victims were taken to nearby…

Police said at least two shooters, possibly aiming for each other, opened fire around 5:30 p.m. at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.