Manhunt after 12 injured in Ohio festival shooting

7 Jun 2026 • 4:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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Manhunt after 12 injured in Ohio festival shooting

  • Twelve people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday.
  • Police believe there were at least two shooters involved, possibly firing at each other, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 61.
  • The suspects remain at large, and law enforcement are reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation.
  • The incident, described by police as one of the worst in their careers, led to calls for public assistance in identifying those responsible.
  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed concern, stating that summer festivals should be safe spaces, while city officials discussed the festival's continuation.

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