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12 people wounded in Ohio festival shooting in US

At least 12 people were shot near a community festival in Toledo, US state of Ohio, with two in critical condition.

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Washington: At least 12 people were shot near a community festival in Toledo, US state of Ohio, with two in critical condition.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon (local time).

It appeared there were at least two people who were “probably shooting at each other,” Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said, adding that police are still searching for the suspects and advise the public to avoid the surrounding areas.

Toledo Police Department officers responded to a report of a person shot in an area near the Old West End Festival at approximately 5:37 p.m. local time (2137 GMT) and discovered multiple shooting victims. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Old West End Festival is a two-day event featuring live music, food markets, house tours and shopping. (IANS)

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