On Wednesday, authorities identified a suspect linked to a shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival, which injured 12 people. A search is ongoing for a second suspected gunman. The Toledo Police Department has launched a manhunt for Ka Nye Taylor, accused of 11 counts of felonious assault related to the June 6 incident near the festival. This annual event features live music, food vendors, and home tours.
Police describe Taylor as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A photo of a second suspected gunman has been released, though this individual remains unidentified publicly.
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Authorities provided a photo of Ka Nye Taylor as the manhunt continued. The mass shooting occurred near a Toledo street festival around 5:37 p.m. on Saturday, close to Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple individuals with gunshot wounds.
It has been confirmed that the 12 victims are in stable condition. The age of the victims ranges from 14 to 61, with most in their early 20s. Investigators are seeking assistance in locating Taylor or identifying the second suspected shooter, urging people to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. A reward of up to $15,000 is offered for information leading to arrests, with Crime Stoppers providing $10,000 and the U.S. Marshals Service offering an additional $5,000.
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Toledo Deputy Chief Joseph Heffernan mentioned the involvement of at least two gunmen. “They were probably shooting at each other,” he noted during a news conference. The gunfire followed a foot chase and confrontation between two rival groups at the festival, with authorities citing a dispute as the catalyst for the shooting.
Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates assured that justice would be pursued rigorously. “Those affected by this violence remain our priority,” she emphasized. “This situation is personal. It affects my home and my community.”