Police officers work at the scene of a shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio on June 6, 2026. WTVG via AP

At least 12 people were shot Saturday near a neighborhood festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities said.

The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival, a little after 5:30 p.m. local time.

In a news briefing Saturday night, Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan told reporters that there were believed to be at least two shooters.

"It appears as though there were at least two shooters, I think they were probably shooting at each other," Heffernan said.

At least 12 people sustained gunshot wounds, two of whom were in critical condition, Heffernan disclosed. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 61.

Heffernan said there were no suspects in custody at this time.

"It's pretty active right now as far as the investigative part of this goes," the deputy chief said.

Authorities said they were still working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting and a possible motive.

According to its website, the Old West End Festival is in its 53rd year, and consists of a parade, food markets and live music.

Tito Aguilar told CBS News he was ordering food when he witnessed a group of what he described as juveniles attacking another juvenile. Aguilar said he started recording on his cellphone, and then heard gunshots.

In the cellphone video he provided to CBS News, what sounds like at least 10 gunshots can be heard.

Aguilar said he ran from the area, but eventually returned to locate his own friends and saw several people with apparent injuries from the shooting.

"I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a social media post. "Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence. Fran and I are praying for everyone impacted by the incident at the Old West End Festival, and we are confident that law enforcement will locate the suspects involved in this senseless crime."

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