TOLEDO, Ohio (WXYZ/AP) — At least 12 people were shot and injured in a shooting at a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday evening.
Police said shots rang out near the Old West End Festival around 5:37 p.m. on Saturday. It's an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district of the city.
Toledo authorities released a statement on Sunday afternoon to say that all 12 people hospitalized are in stable condition.
Police released the statement below late Sunday morning:
As investigators continue their work following yesterday's shooting near the Old West End Festival, detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or may have photos, videos, or other information to come forward. Community members continue to play a critical role in helping investigators identify those responsible.
At this time, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
For updates related to this investigation, please continue to follow the Toledo Police Department's official social media channels.
Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report below:
Watch Faraz Javed's reports from the morning after
According to the Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan, they believe there were at least two shooters and they were likely shooting at each other.
Police said the youngest victim is about 14 years old and the oldest is 61 years old.
Officials are asking anyone who has video of the situation or witnesses it to police call them.
Hear the latest update from police in the video below:
They didn't release any information about suspects, but said they feel good about the investigation at this point. They are talking with witnesses and victims as they look to learn more.
“I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight. Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement.
Multiple videos posted to social media showed people running over the sound of gunshots and emergency officials tending to others who appeared wounded.
Kevin Berry said he was sitting in the neighborhood arboretum listening to live music with his friends when he heard a handful of gunshots ring out.
“Everybody hit the deck,” he said.
When he looked back up, he saw a gun being tossed to the ground less than 50 feet (15 meters) away from him. Police officers who were already on-site for the festival immediately responded to the scene.
Berry, who has medical training and served in the U.S. Navy, said he walked around the area looking for potential victims who might need help.
He said he saw at least five people with gunshot wounds.
“The folks who were hit were spread out around the arboretum area,” he said.
