At least 12 people were shot near a busy street festival in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday evening. According to multiple reports from NPR and PBS NewsHour, no suspects were in custody hours after the shooting occurred.
Key Takeaways
At least 12 people were shot at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. No suspects are in custody. Two victims remain critical, ages ranging from 14 to 61. The event was canceled for Sunday.
- At least two shooters appeared to be targeting each other
- Victims spread across arboretum area; some treated by Navy veteran with medical training
- Festival organizers cited lack of compassion in continuing the event after shooting
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Shooters | 0 Differences | Majority reports at least two shooters | ▼ |
| Number Of Victims | Broad Agreement | At least 12 people shot, ages 14-61 | |
| Suspects In Custody | Broad Agreement | No suspects in custody as of Sunday | |
| Critical Condition Victims | Broad Agreement | Two victims in critical condition | |
| Festival Cancellation | Broad Agreement | Festival canceled for Sunday after shooting |
Number Of Shooters
▼Majority reports at least two shooters
Number Of Victims
Broad AgreementAt least 12 people shot, ages 14-61
Suspects In Custody
Broad AgreementNo suspects in custody as of Sunday
Critical Condition Victims
Broad AgreementTwo victims in critical condition
Festival Cancellation
Broad AgreementFestival canceled for Sunday after shooting
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The gunfire erupted near the Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music and home tours. As reported by Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan, it appeared that at least two people fired weapons and were 'probably shooting at each other.' Two of the victims were in critical condition, with ages ranging from 14 to 61.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed deep concern over the situation, stating that summer festivals should be safe spaces for families. Multiple videos posted on social media showed people running amid gunshots and emergency officials tending to wounded individuals. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong noted challenges in transporting victims due to closed roads and heavy traffic but confirmed all patients were taken from the scene within an hour.
Kevin Berry, a Navy veteran with medical training, was present at the festival. He recounted hearing gunshots and seeing a gun tossed nearby. Berry assisted several victims, describing them as spread out around the arboretum area.
The Old West End Festival is typically a two-day celebration in Toledo's historic district. However, following the shooting, officials announced that the remainder of the festival would be canceled for Sunday. Organizers stated it would not be compassionate or responsible to continue the event under these circumstances. Toledo Police Lt. Dan Gerken described the incident as unprecedented violence, stating he had never seen such a high number of victims at a single scene.
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