{"id":2016,"date":"2026-06-08T12:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=2016"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:03:40","slug":"police-search-for-suspects-in-ohio-shooting-that-wounded-12-near-a-street-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=2016","title":{"rendered":"Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A search for suspects in Ohio who opened fire near a busy street festival stretched into Sunday after 12 people were wounded in the weekend shooting that sent crowds scrambling for cover in a historic Toledo neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the dozen victims \u2014 ranging from teenagers to people in their 60s \u2014 were in stable condition, the Toledo Police Department said Sunday. No arrests have been made and authorities have not identified any potential suspects.<\/p>\n<p>The gunfire erupted Saturday near the Old West End Festival, a popular annual summer gathering along streets dotted with Victorian homes. Videos posted to social media showed people running at the sound of gunfire and medics tending to the wounded in a park filled with event tents and food trucks.<\/p>\n<p>Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan has said it appeared that at least two people fired weapons and were \u201cprobably shooting at each other.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>As the search for the shooters wore on, Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates vowed \u201cjustice will be swift and strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose who were frightened, traumatized or harmed by this violence will remain at the forefront of our efforts. I\u2019ve felt outrage before, but this is personal,\u201d Bates said in a statement. \u201cThis is my home. These are my friends and neighbors. It is not OK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a brief update posted to social media Sunday, Toledo police said investigators were continuing to make progress and were following multiple leads. Authorities have urged festivalgoers to come forward with any photos or videos that might have caught a glimpse of the suspects.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of people were at the festival, an annual two-day celebration in Toledo\u2019s historic district featuring live music, food vendors, home tours and shopping. Located in northwest Ohio near the western edge of Lake Erie, Toledo is about 55 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs far as violence, this is over the top, right?\u201d Toledo police Lt. Dan Gerken said Saturday. \u201cTwelve people being shot, that\u2019s the most I\u2019ve been to a scene. I\u2019ve been to a lot of scenes, but this is way over the top.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The remainder of the festival was canceled Sunday. Organizers said \u201cit would not be compassionate, responsible or possible\u201d to continue through the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are heartbroken about those that were injured at the Old West End Festival,\u201d the festival said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, with most of them in their early 20s. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said it was difficult for emergency responders to get the injured to the hospital due to closed roads and traffic leaving the festival, but all were transported within an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Berry was sitting in the neighborhood arboretum listening to live music with friends when he heard gunshots ring out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverybody hit the deck,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>When Berry looked back up, he saw a gun being tossed to the ground less than 50 feet (15 meters) away from him. Officers who were already on site for the festival responded immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Berry, who has medical training and served in the Navy, walked around looking for anyone who might need help and saw at least five people with gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n<p>George Kral, the city\u2019s safety director, said the Old West End Festival is one of the most iconic festivals in Toledo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd it\u2019s a shame that something like this had to ruin it,\u201d Kral said.<\/p>\n<p>The Ohio shooting was one of at least two episodes of mass gun violence in the U.S. over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>In Kansas City, Missouri, nine adults were injured in a shooting early Saturday, police said. Officers dispatched to the area about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of downtown found a large crowd dispersing. 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