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Several injured in shooting at Ohio festival

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Several people were injured in a shooting at a festival in Toledo, Ohio.
  • Police are searching for the suspects and investigating the circumstances.
  • The mayor indicated eight people were shot, with all expected to survive.

A shooting incident at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, resulted in multiple injuries on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting near the festival grounds, a two-day event celebrating the city's historic district with music, food, and vendors.

When I heard ‘everyone get back!’, everyone was falling, everyone was tripping, I couldn’t see what it was, I couldn’t see anything.

— Unidentified witnessDescribing the chaotic scene during the shooting at the Old West End Festival.

Upon arrival, officers confirmed that several individuals had sustained gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to local hospitals, though specific details regarding the number of wounded and the severity of their injuries have not yet been fully disclosed. Images circulating on social media appeared to capture the sound of more than ten gunshots, reflecting the panic that ensued.

Everyone hit the ground.

— Kevin BerryRecounting the moment he heard gunshots while at the Old West End Festival.

Eyewitness accounts described a chaotic scene. One man who preferred to remain anonymous told CNN that he heard an order for everyone to get back, leading to people falling and stumbling in confusion. Kevin Berry, another attendee, was listening to live music in a backyard when he heard the shots, causing everyone to take cover on the ground. Berry reported seeing someone discard a weapon nearby and observed at least five people with apparent gunshot wounds.

We are confident that law enforcement will locate the suspects involved in this senseless crime.

— Mike DeWineGovernor of Ohio, commenting on the shooting.

Law enforcement has urged the public to avoid the area as they investigate. Police are actively working at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue, a location known to host festival activities. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz stated that eight people are believed to have been shot, adding that all victims are expected to survive the attack. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed confidence in the police locating the perpetrators, emphasizing the need for summer festivals to remain safe environments.

Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to enjoy.

— Mike DeWineGovernor of Ohio, commenting on the shooting.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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