Police have identified a suspect and are seeking a second shooter in connection with a shooting at Toledo's Old West End Festival that injured 12 people. Ka Nye Taylor, 20, was named as the primary suspect wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault. Authorities released a photo of the second suspected gunman and asked the public for help in locating both individuals.
Key Takeaways
Police have identified Ka Nye Taylor as a suspect in a shooting at Toledo's Old West End Festival that injured 12 people. Authorities are also searching for a second shooter. The incident occurred during a dispute between two rival groups, with most victims being innocent bystanders.
- Police named Ka Nye Taylor as the primary suspect in the festival shooting
- Authorities are seeking information on a second suspected gunman
- Twelve people were injured, ranging in age from 14 to 61
- Most victims were innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire
- A combined reward of up to $15,000 is offered for information leading to arrests
Source Claims Check
2 Differences Found| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspect Identification | 1 Difference | Majority reports suspect identified; CBS says no arrests | ▼ |
| Victim Condition | 1 Difference | Majority reports all stable; Fox says 3 still hospitalized | ▼ |
| Number Of Victims | Broad Agreement | 12 people injured, ages 14-61 | |
| Cause Of Shooting | Broad Agreement | Dispute between rival groups | |
| Reward Amount | Broad Agreement | $15,000 reward offered for information |
The shooting occurred during a dispute between two rival groups at the festival, according to reports from NBC News. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, with most being innocent bystanders. As reported by CBS News, nine of the twelve injured have been released from hospitals, while three remain hospitalized but are expected to recover.
The incident took place near Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Police described Taylor as a Black male standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. A combined reward of up to $15,000 is being offered for information leading to arrests, with Crime Stoppers contributing $10,000 and the U.S. Marshals Service adding $5,000.
Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle emphasized that this remains an active investigation. The festival was closed one day early following the incident but organizers hope to host its finale later in the year. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz expressed his concern over gun violence and urged community members to participate in a local church's upcoming gun buy-back event.
How this summary was created
This summary synthesizes reporting from 3 independent publishers using AI. All sources are cited and linked below. NewsBalance is a news aggregator and media literacy tool, not a news publisher. AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies — always verify important information with the original sources.
