(SeaPRwire) – By: Jonathan Vance
[Paragraph 1] A shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival left at least 12 people injured. Videos show panicked crowds fleeing as police start a manhunt for suspects.
[Paragraph 2] The incident hit Saturday around 5:37 p.m. Local time. Toledo Police found multiple gunshot victims upon arriving at the scene.
[Paragraph 3] Witness Kevin Berry, a Navy vet with medical training, said “everybody hit the deck” when gunfire broke out. He saw five wounded in the arboretum area.
[Paragraph 4] Police already at the festival responded immediately. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area while searching for suspects.
[Paragraph 5] Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was “deeply concerned,” stating summer festivals should be safe for families.
[Paragraph 6] The Old West End Festival, a two-day historic district event, was marred by violence. Such incidents highlight pressing public safety issues.