At least twelve people were wounded in a mass shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, with two of them having been critically wounded, local police stated on Saturday.
The shooting occurred near the Old West End festival, a two-day event featuring live music and home tours in the city’s historical district.
According to the police, officers responding to a report of a person being shot found multiple victims, and subsequently, “many” victims were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby… pic.twitter.com/Ev6Wbkv40f
— Toledo Police (@Toledo_PD) June 6, 2026
Two anonymous festivalgoers told CNN affiliate WTOL that they had heard multiple shots and saw “pandemonium” break out, with one saying he had heard at least 10 shots fired.
“Once I heard, ‘Everybody get back,’ everybody was falling, everybody tripping, couldn’t see what it was, couldn’t see nothing,” one of the men said.
Police searching for shooting suspect
The police stated that they were actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved, and asked residents and visitors to avoid the area under investigation.
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. Fran and I are praying for everyone impacted by the incident at the Old West End Festival, and we are confident that…
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) June 6, 2026
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed his concern for the situation, adding that he was praying for all those impacted by the incident.
