At Least 12 Shot Near Ohio Festival as Manhunt Continues
Mass shooting at public festival with multiple victims and ongoing manhunt affects public safety
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Gunfire erupted Saturday near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. At least 12 people were wounded and police launched a manhunt for suspects. Some festival attendees scrambled for cover while others rushed to help victims, while police cordoned off several blocks in the historic neighborhood.
Toledo police confirmed the manhunt remains active as investigators work to identify multiple shooters. Two victims remain in critical condition at local hospitals, though officials have not released details about the others wounded. The annual street festival, which draws thousands to the area, was immediately shut down following the shooting.
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At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say
Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims.
Manhunt underway after at least 12 people were shot near Toledo festival: Police
A manhunt is underway in Ohio after at least 12 people were injured in a Saturday shooting at a neighborhood festival in Toledo.
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