Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say

Multiple people were shot Saturday near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, and police said a search for the suspects was ongoing following an outbreak of gunfire that sent people scrambling for cover.

The Toledo Police Department said the shooting happened near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district of the city. Officers on the scene found multiple people shot and “many victims” were taken to hospitals, the department said in a statement.

Authorities did not immediately detail the extent of the injuries. The department said an active search was underway for those responsible.

City council member Theresa Morris said there were at least eight victims from the shooting.

“This tragedy is really weighing heavily on both the residents and those who visit and enjoy this festival year after year,” she said.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement: “I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight. Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence.”

Multiple videos posted to social media showed people running over the sound of gunshots and emergency officials tending to others who appeared wounded.

Kevin Berry said he was sitting in the neighborhood arboretum listening to live music with his friends when he heard a handful of gunshots ring out.

“Everybody hit the deck,” he said.

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