Most of the Toledo shooting victims are stable as police search for the gunmen
12 injured, 2 seriously after Ohio festival shooting
Fox News’ Madison Scarpino reports on the aftermath of a shooting at a street festival in Toledo, Ohio, where 12 people were injured, two seriously, including a 14-year-old child. The witness mistakenly recounts gunshots and seeing people running for cover. Toledo police are investigating, asking the public for photos and videos to help identify the many suspects still at large.
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Police in Toledo, Ohio said Monday that all 12 victims of a shooting near the Ohio city’s annual Old West End Festival are in stable condition as investigators continue to search for those involved.
Authorities said the victims, who ranged in age from 14 to 61, were still recovering after Saturday’s shooting, which investigators believe involved at least two gunmen who may have been shooting at each other. Police have not identified a motive or released descriptions of the suspects as the investigation is ongoing.
“Detectives continue to make progress and follow up on many leads in connection with Saturday’s incident near the Old West End Festival,” police said on Channel X. “At this time, all 12 victims are reported to be in stable condition and continuing to improve.”
“The Toledo Police Department appreciates the assistance and cooperation received thus far,” the department added, noting that no arrests have been made.
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Police officers stand near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, June 6, 2026, as they search for suspects involved in a shooting. (WTOL)
Police encouraged anyone with information who has not spoken to investigators to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, adding that tipsters may remain anonymous.
The Toledo Police Department said officers responded around 5:37 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting near Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, near the Old West End Festival.
When police arrived, they found several victims with gunshot wounds, police said.
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Deputy Chief Joseph Heffernan said during a press conference that investigators believe at least two gunmen were involved in the shooting.
“They might have been shooting at each other,” Heffernan said.
Heffernan lamented that the shooting disrupted a long-standing community tradition.
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Police work at the scene of a shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, on June 6, 2026. (WTVG/AP)
“It’s just a shame, you know, that a few people, for whatever reason, going over their heads, decide to disrupt something that’s been a popular community event for many, many, many years,” Heffernan said.
“We had security in place, just so something like this didn’t happen and unfortunately, with the plans in place, it did happen,” he added.
Lt. Investigator Dan Gerken described the violence as unprecedented at the annual event.
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Police investigate a mass shooting at a community festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio, on June 6, 2026. (Photo by Paul Sancia/AP)
“In terms of violence, this is more,” Gerken said.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he hopes investigators will identify those involved in what he described as a “senseless” crime.
“I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight,” the Republican governor’s tweet read. “Summer festivals should be safe places where families can spend time together without fear of violence.”
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“Fran and I are praying for everyone affected by this incident at the Old West End Festival, and we are confident that law enforcement will find the suspects involved in this senseless crime,” he added.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz also expressed confidence that the city will recover from the violence.
“Toledo has faced more hardships over the years than most cities, and our citizens always come together and pull through,” the mayor wrote to X.
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The mayor said Americans “should not shrug our shoulders” or accept such violence “as the price of living in a free society.”
“Toledo is strong and will emerge stronger because of the unity we are showing in this moment – and because of the brave men and women of @Toledo_PD & @ToledoFire, whose quick actions today saved lives. Let’s pray for them tonight as we pray for our city and our country,” he wrote.
Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace and Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report.
