Police identify two suspects in Toledo festival shooting

Authorities have indicted two men on dozens of charges, including attempted murder, for their alleged roles in a mass shooting that injured 12 people during the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.

A Lucas County grand jury indicted 20-year-old Eljay Crisp-Carr on 25 counts of attempted murder, 26 counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated riot, tampering with evidence, inducing panic, and participating in criminal gang activity. Co-defendant 20-year-old Ka’Nye Taylor was indicted on 20 counts of attempted murder, 21 counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated riot, tampering with evidence, and inducing panic.

The shooting occurred during the annual Old West End Festival on June 6, a popular community event that draws hundreds of attendees to Toledo’s historic neighborhood. Police allege the violence began as an altercation between members of rival gangs near the festival’s beer garden before escalating into an exchange of gunfire.

Investigators allege Taylor began firing during the confrontation before Crisp-Carr allegedly returned fire into the crowd. Court documents reviewed by local media previously stated that Crisp-Carr was seen firing indiscriminately as festivalgoers attempted to flee. Detectives allege both men fired at one another while numerous bystanders were caught in the crossfire.

Twelve people were injured in the shooting, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 61. Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle previously said investigators believe some victims may have been intentionally targeted, while the majority appeared to be innocent bystanders.

Crisp-Carr was arrested on June 11 and initially charged with 11 counts of felonious assault. His bond was originally set at $1.1 million before a judge later ordered that he be held without bond. Authorities said he was identified through witness interviews, surveillance footage, social media evidence, and law enforcement photographs.

Taylor, who was initially sought by police following the shooting, was arrested in Columbus on June 17 by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Ohio State Highway Patrol SWAT team before being returned to Lucas County. He also initially faced 11 counts of felonious assault before prosecutors secured the expanded indictment.

The Old West End Festival canceled its second day of programming following the shooting.

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