Celebration turned into mourning due to the sound of bullets at Ohio Festival, 12 people badly injured in Gun Violence
A big news is coming from Toledo city of Ohio in America. At least 12 people have been injured in a sudden firing near an ongoing community festival here. Police said that after this incident, there was stampede and chaos in the crowd present there. At present the police is actively searching for the attackers.
Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said two of the injured were in critical condition. In the initial investigation it seems that at least two people were firing weapons and both of them were probably firing at each other.
Governor expressed deep concern
According to the Toledo Police Department, the incident occurred near the ‘Old West End Festival’. It is a large event held every year in a historic area of the city, with many events such as live music and home tours.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has expressed deep sorrow over this incident. “I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight. These summer festivals should be safe places for families, where people can enjoy without fear, not be victims of violence,” he said in the statement. Many videos of this incident have also surfaced on social media, in which people are seen running to save their lives after hearing the sound of bullets.
The reason for the firing is not clear yet
The police have not yet revealed the reasons for the firing. Many injured have been admitted to nearby medical centers for treatment. A person named Kevin Berry, who was present there at the time of the incident, said that he was sitting in the park with his friends listening to live music, when suddenly the sound of bullets rang out.
Eyewitnesses described what they saw with their own eyes
According to Kevin, everyone was on the ground as soon as they heard the sound. Lie down. When he looked up, a gun was lying on the ground about 50 feet away from him. Police officers deployed for the security of the festival immediately reached the spot. Kevin, who had served in the US Navy, had medical training, so he immediately stepped forward and helped the victims. With his own eyes he saw at least five people scattered around the park with bullet injuries.
What is ‘Old West End Festival’?
This is a very popular two-day festival taking place in the historic district of Toledo. It includes live music as well as food stalls, shopping and tours of old houses. According to locals, this festival is considered the beginning of the summer festival season in Toledo, but this time it has started with this tragic accident.
