Old West End Festival shuts down Sunday events after shooting
Old West End Festival cancelled Sunday events after shooting injured 12 people near Toledo.
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Old West End Festival Shooting Toledo
At least 12 people were shot during the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio on June 6, 2026. Police reported two individuals were apparently firing weapons at each other. Two victims were in critical condition while others were expected to survive. An active search for suspects was underway.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Old West End Festival Sunday events cancelled following shooting
Following the shooting incident on Saturday evening, organizers of the Old West End Festival cancelled remaining events scheduled for Sunday. The festival is an annual two-day event held in Toledo's historic district featuring live entertainment, food vendors, shopping, and guided tours.
12 people shot near Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio
Twelve people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday evening around 5:37 p.m. local time. Two victims remained in critical condition. The victims' ages ranged from 14 to 61 years old, with the majority in their early 20s. All victims were transported from the scene within an hour by emergency crews.
Police identify at least two shooters in Toledo festival incident
Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joseph Heffernan said preliminary evidence indicated at least two shooters who were firing at each other, with bystanders caught in the crossfire. No suspects were in custody as of Saturday evening. Investigators were interviewing victims and witnesses while reviewing camera footage from the area.
At least 12 people shot at festival in Toledo, Ohio
At least 12 people were wounded by gunfire on Saturday near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Two of the victims sustained serious injuries. The shooting occurred around 5:30 PM local time near the annual festival which features concerts, neighborhood celebrations, and tours of Toledo's historic Old West End neighborhood.
No suspects arrested in Toledo shooting
As of the time of reporting, no suspects had been arrested in connection with the shooting. Police were investigating witnesses and examining video footage from mobile phones, and called on the public to share any information that could help apprehend the shooters.
Average age of shooting victims approximately 20 years old
Police lieutenant Dan Gerken reported that the average age of the 12 shooting victims was around 20 years old.
Two suspected shooters believed to have fired at each other
Toledo police deputy chief Joseph Heffernan stated that at least two individuals appear to have been responsible for the gunfire, with evidence suggesting they likely fired at each other rather than at bystanders.
Multiple people shot at Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio
A shooting occurred at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday afternoon. At least 12 people were shot and transported to hospitals. Two of the wounded were in critical condition, while all other victims were expected to survive. The shooting happened around 5:30-5:37 p.m. near Delaware Avenue and Robinwood/Glenwood Avenue in the historic Old West End district.
Police search for shooting suspects at Toledo festival
Police indicated that at least two people were firing weapons, apparently at each other. As of 8:00 p.m., authorities were actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting. An active investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ohio Governor DeWine calls for safe summer festivals following Toledo shooting
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statement expressing deep concern about the shooting at the festival, stating that summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence. He expressed confidence that law enforcement would locate the suspects involved.
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