At least 12 people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, according to local authorities. The Toledo Police Department responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 5:37 p.m. near the festival, which is an annual community event.
Police said the victims were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The suspect or suspects remain at large, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have not released a motive or description of the shooter.
The Old West End Festival, a neighborhood celebration featuring arts, music, and food, was canceled for the remainder of the weekend following the incident. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz called the shooting a 'senseless act of violence' and urged anyone with information to come forward.
