At least 12 people shot at an Ohio street festival and suspects remain at large, police say

At least 12 people shot at an Ohio street festival and suspects remain at large, police say 1 of 6 | Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said. Officers are actively searching for suspects. 2 of 6 | The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum is shown where multiple people were shot at a community festival Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) 3 of 6 | First responders help a woman who was injured the mass shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) 4 of 6 | Toledo police investigates a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) 5 of 6 | police investigate where multiple people were shot at a community festival at Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) 6 of 6 | Investigators use a metal detector to look for shells after a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) 1 of 6 Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said. Officers are actively searching for suspects. Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share 2 of 6 | The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum is shown where multiple people were shot at a community festival Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) 2 of 6 The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum is shown where multiple people were shot at a community festival Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share 3 of 6 | First responders help a woman who was injured the mass shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) 3 of 6 First responders help a woman who was injured the mass shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share 4 of 6 | Toledo police investigates a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) 4 of 6 Toledo police investigates a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share 5 of 6 | police investigate where multiple people were shot at a community festival at Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) 5 of 6 police investigate where multiple people were shot at a community festival at Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share 6 of 6 | Investigators use a metal detector to look for shells after a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) 6 of 6 Investigators use a metal detector to look for shells after a shooting that left 12 people injured at the Old West End Festival at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] police were searching for suspects on Sunday after at least a dozen people were shot near a busy street festival in Ohio. Some people at the event in Toledo scrambled for cover while others rushed to help the victims.Toledo Deputy police Chief Joe Heffernan said it appeared that at least two people fired weapons on Saturday near the Old West End Festival and were “probably shooting at each other.” Hundreds of people were at the festival, an annual two-day celebration in Toledo’s historic district that includes live music, food vendors, home tours and shopping. The remainder of the festival was canceled Sunday. Organizers said “it would not be compassionate, responsible or possible to continue.” “We are heartbroken about those that were injured at the Old West End Festival,” the festival said in a statement.Two of the victims were in critical condition, Heffernan said. The ages of the victims ranged from 14 to 61, with most of them in their early 20s. “I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence.” 1 MIN READ 2 MIN READ 2 MIN READ Officials urged people who were at the festival to come forward with any photos or videos.Multiple videos posted to social media showed people running amid the sound of gunshots and emergency officials tending to others who appeared wounded. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said it was difficult to get to the hospital due to closed roads and traffic from people leaving the festival, but emergency responders were able to transport all patients from the scene within an hour.Kevin Berry was sitting in the neighborhood arboretum listening to live music with friends when he heard a handful of gunshots ring out.“Everybody hit the deck,” he said.When Berry looked back up, he saw a gun being tossed to the ground less than 50 feet (15 meters) away from him. Officers who were already on site for the festival responded immediately. Berry, who has medical training and served in the Navy, walked around looking for anyone who might need help and saw at least five people with gunshot wounds.“The folks who were hit were spread out around the arboretum area,” he said.George Kral, the city’s safety director, said the Old West End Festival is one of the most iconic festivals in Toledo.“And it’s a shame that something like this had to ruin it,” Kral said.