Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say
Several people were shot Saturday near a neighborhood festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities said.
The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival, a little after 5:30 p.m. local time.
Officers responded to find "multiple shooting victims," police said. Several people were rushed to area hospitals. The number of victims and their conditions were unclear.
Investigators are still searching for the suspect or suspects, according to police. There was no word on the circumstances of the shooting or a motive.
According to its website, the Old West End Festival is in its 53rd year, and consists of a parade, food markets and live music.
Witness Tito Aguilar told CBS News he was ordering food when he witnessed a group of what he described as juveniles attacking another juvenile. Aguilar said he started recording on his cellphone, and then heard gunshots.
In the cellphone video he provided to CBS News, what sounds like at least 10 gunshots can be heard.
Aguilar said he ran from the area, but eventually returned to locate his own friends and saw several people with apparent injuries from the shooting.
"I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a social media post. "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 law enforcement will locate the suspects involved in this senseless crime."
— John Filippelli contributed to this report.
