JAKARTA - At least eight people were injured in a shooting incident near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, United States, Saturday, June 6 afternoon local time. Police are still hunting for the perpetrators involved in the action.
The Toledo Police Department said the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival site, an annual event featuring music performances, historic home tours, food, and other community activities.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a number of victims with gunshot wounds. Some of the victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
Until now, the authorities have not revealed the latest conditions or the severity of the victims' injuries. The police are also still actively searching for the perpetrators of the shooting.
A number of videos circulating on social media showed visitors running for their lives when gunshots were heard at the festival area. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also expressed his concern over the incident.
"I am deeply concerned about the situation that has occurred in Toledo tonight. Summer festivals should be a safe place for families to spend time together without fear of violence," DeWine said, as reported by AP.
One eyewitness, Kevin Berry, said he was enjoying a musical performance with friends in the arboretum area when he heard several gunshots.
"Everyone immediately fell to the ground," he said.
Berry, who has medical training and served in the United States Navy, then helped search for victims in need of help. He added that the victims were found at several different points around the arboretum area where the festival took place.
"I saw at least five people were shot. The victims who were shot were scattered around the arboretum area," he said.
The Old West End Festival is an annual two-day celebration held in the historic district of Toledo. The event features various entertainment such as music performances, historic home tours, food booths, and local shopping centers.
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