Mass Shooting Near Ohio Festival Injures 12; Police Suspect Attackers Fired on Each Other

A mass shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, left at least 12 people wounded, with two in critical condition, authorities reported. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, sending festival-goers into a panic as they fled the scene.

According to Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan, initial investigations suggest that two assailants were involved and possibly engaged in a shootout with each other. Neither suspect has been apprehended. Video footage reviewed by CNN showed panicked crowds scattering and seeking cover as gunfire erupted.

The victims' ages range from 14 to 61. Police are appealing to the public for any information they might have regarding the shooting. The event, intended as a community gathering, tragically ended in violence, highlighting a disturbing trend in the United States.

This shooting is one of at least 170 mass shootings recorded in the U.S. this year, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. Police have asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Extra police personnel were deployed for the festival, including off-duty officers.

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It seems that there were two attackers who were probably shooting at each other.