A massive emergency response involving ambulances and police is underway in Ohio following a reported shooting with ‘multiple’ victims at an annual historic festival.

Police from Toledo and Lucas County, along with multiple medical units, responded to the Old West End Festival just after 5.30pm Saturday following reports of a person shot near Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue, according to authorities. 

Officers discovered multiple shooting victims upon arrival, many of whom have since been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. 

Witness Kevin Berry told the Daily Mail he personally observed at least five or six victims being struck by gunfire, including one graze wound and another shot to the head.

Other witnesses reported hearing ‘multiple gunshots’ before people began fleeing the area, according to local outlet WTOL 11 News.

‘The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved,’ authorities said in a news release.

The multi-agency response includes Toledo police, Lucas County Sheriff’s deputies, Ohio State Highway Patrol and Toledo Fire and Rescue. 

Police have since closed Detroit Avenue near West Delaware Avenue.

‘The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue,’ Toledo Police Department said.

A massive emergency response involving ambulances and police is underway in Ohio following a reported shooting with ‘multiple’ victims at the popular Old West End Festival

‘Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,’ they added.

The incident comes as Toledo hosts its 53rd West End Festival, described as the ‘biggest party of the year’ celebrating ‘one of the largest historic districts in the country.’

Live music, dozens of food vendors, a beer garden, house tours and shopping kicked off with the King Wamba Carnival Parade on Saturday morning, opening the two-day event. 

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