UMVA has learned that authorities have identified a suspect in a shocking shooting that left 12 people injured near Toledo's Old West End Festival, and a massive manhunt is underway for the suspect and a second suspected gunman.
The Toledo Police Department revealed that Ka Nye Taylor, a Black male described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the June 6 shooting.
According to information obtained by UMVA, investigators released a photo of a second suspected gunman who has not been publicly identified, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The shooting occurred on a sunny Saturday evening, around 5:37 p.m., near Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, close to the festival grounds, where live music, food vendors, and home tours were taking place.
When officers arrived, they found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and authorities confirmed that all 12 victims were in stable condition, with ages ranging from 14 to 61, and most in their early 20s.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that investigators believe at least two gunmen were involved, and they may have been shooting at each other during a foot chase and assault involving two rival groups at the festival.
The Toledo Police Department is working closely with other law enforcement agencies to track down Taylor and the second suspect, with a combined reward of up to $15,000 being offered for information leading to arrests.
Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates has vowed that "justice will be swift and strong," and authorities are determined to bring those responsible to justice, ensuring that those affected by the violence receive the support they need.
The community is still reeling from the shock of the shooting, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111 to help bring an end to the violence.
