'Multiple gunshots send people running after shooting' at Old West End Festival in Ohio

Published: 23:45, 6 June 2026 | Updated: 23:53, 6 June 2026 A massive emergency response involving ambulances and police is underway in Ohio following a reported shooting with 'multiple' victims at an annual historic festival. Police from Toledo and Lucas County, along with multiple medical units, responded to the Old West End Festival just after 5.30pm Saturday following reports of a person shot near Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, according to authorities.  Officers discovered multiple shooting victims upon arrival, many of whom have since been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.  Witnesses at the popular festival, which spans the entire neighborhood, reported hearing 'multiple gunshots' before people began fleeing the area, according to local outlet WTOL 11 News. 'The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved,' authorities said in a news release. The multi-agency response includes Toledo police, Lucas County Sheriff's deputies, Ohio State Highway Patrol and Toledo Fire and Rescue.  Police have since closed Detroit Avenue near West Delaware Avenue. 'The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue,' Toledo Police Department said. A massive emergency response involving ambulances and police is underway in Ohio following a reported shooting with 'multiple' victims at the popular Old West End Festival 'Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,' they added. The incident comes as Toledo hosts its 53rd West End Festival, described as the 'biggest party of the year' celebrating 'one of the largest historic districts in the country.' Live music, dozens of food vendors, a beer garden, house tours and shopping kicked off with the King Wamba Carnival Parade on Saturday morning, opening the two-day event.  This is a breaking news story...  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.