"Multiple victims" from shooting at US festival in Ohio
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A shooting incident occurred during a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, resulting in "multiple victims."
- Local police are actively searching for the suspect(s) and have asked the public to avoid the area.
- The incident happened near the Old West End Festival, with social media videos showing people fleeing the scene.
Multiple victims were reported following a shooting at a community festival in Toledo, Ohio. The incident occurred around 5:37 p.m. local time near the Old West End Festival, in the vicinity of Delaware and Glenwood Avenues. Toledo Police Department officers discovered several individuals with gunshot wounds upon arriving at the scene. Authorities are currently engaged in an active search for the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting. Residents and visitors have been urged to stay clear of the area as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. Social media footage circulating online depicts festival-goers running from food stalls and vendors, seeking cover behind vehicles amidst the gunfire. The United States has experienced a significant number of mass shootings this year, with over 170 incidents recorded by the Gun Violence Archive, defined as involving four or more victims, excluding the shooter.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.