Multiple people shot at festival in Ohio
· UPIJune 6 (UPI) -- Several people were shot Saturday afternoon at an outdoor festival in Ohio, with "many victims" sent to the hospital.
At least eight people were shot around 5:30 p.m. at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, all of whom were transported to the hospital and all of whom are expected to survive, the city's mayor, Wade Kapszukiewicz, told WTOL-11.
As of 8:00 p.m., police said that they were still looking for the suspect or suspects that were involved in the shooting.
"The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue," the Toledo Police Department said in a statement posted to Facebook.
"Residents and visitors are asked to avoid scenes in the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," the police department said.
The Old West Festival, an event that has been held for more than 50 years, is a celebration of the history of the area, and was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
"Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence," Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine said in a statement on social media.
"We are confident that law enforcement will locate the suspects involved in this senseless crime," he said.
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