A chaotic scene unfolded at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday evennig, as gunfire erupted near the neighborhood arboretum area adjacent to the festival grounds.

The $30 million summer festival season's first casualty

The Old West End Festival,which marks the beginning of Toledo's summer festival season, was forced to confront the violence as attendees and organizers grapple with the unexpected security threat.

The festival, which draws crowds for live music, food vendors, home tours, and shopping, has been a staple of the community for years, but the shooting has raised questions about the safety and security measures in place.

5:30 p.m. - The moment the music stopped

Reports say the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the neighborhood arboretum area adjacent to the festival grounds,sending attendees running for cover.

Local resident and former U.S.. Navy medical technician Kevin Berry testified that he and friends were listening to a concert when a series of shots rang out.

Berry found at least five individuals with gunshot wounds spread over the arboretum and offered help to any who needed assistance.

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No information has yet been released regarding the motive or who is responsible for the shooting, leaving many in the community wondering what could have been done to prevent the violence.

The police department confirmed that several victims were transported to medical facilities, but has not released details on the severity of injuries or the exact number of people shot.

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Mercy Health,which operates many hospitals in the Toledo area, has refrained from commenting on the situaion and has directed all media inquiries to law enforcement.

The investigation remains active and authorities are continuing to search for suspects in the area.