US: 12 injured after shooting near festival in Ohio, police hunt suspects

https://p. dw. com/p/5ExVk According to the police, multiple shooting victims were found at the scene of the gunfireImage: Paul Sancya/AP Photo/picture alliance At least 12 people were wounded in a shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, police said. Two victims were in critical condition, according to Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan. Authorities said an active search was underway for the suspects after gunfire broke out near the Old West End Festival. Heffernan said at least two people appeared to be firing weapons, "probably shooting at each other." Toledo police said an active search was underway for those responsibleImage: Paul Sancya/AP Photo/picture alliance How did the Ohio festival shooting unfold? The Toledo Police Department said in a statement on X that they responded to reports of a shooting at pm (2137 GMT) on Saturday. "Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims," the statement said, adding that many victims were taken to nearby medical facilities. Videos posted on social media showed people running as gunshots rang out, while emergency responders treated victims at the scene. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said he was "deeply concerned" , adding that summer festivals "should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence." The annual Old West End Festival is a two-day event featuring live music, food vendors and home tours in Toledo's historic district. George Kral, director ‌of ​public safety for Toledo, said several hundred people were at the festival. Thousands of people die annually of gunshot wounds across the US. The Gun Violence Archive website ⁠has recorded 172 ​mass shootings so far this year. Expert questions self‑defense claim in Minneapolis shooting To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Edited by: Rana Taha