NEW YORK: The police in Toledo, Ohio, confirmed that 12 people had been injured in a shooting near a festival in the city, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
"Twelve people were struck with bullets, as we have right now, two of them critical," Deputy Police Chief Joseph Heffernan said during a press conference.
Police believe there were two shooters who exchanged fire, Heffernan said.
No arrests have been made yet, the police said.
Earlier, Toledo Police said on X that they responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival at approximately 5.37pm.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims.
Victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. — Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti
