Toledo police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another in connection with a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival that injured 12 people on June 6. Eljay Crisp-Carr, 20, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of felonious assault. Ka Nye Taylor, 20, remains at large and is also wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault. Police described Taylor as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities are asking anyone with information about Taylor's whereabouts to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for rewards of up to $10,000 through Crime Stoppers and up to $5,000 through the U.S. Marshals Service.
The shooting occurred during the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Investigators said two people exchanged gunfire following a dispute between rival groups. Police stated that one of the shooters opened fire from the festival's beer garden area while another person involved in the earlier confrontation returned fire. During a June 10 news conference, police said three of the 12 people shot were involved in the dispute. The remaining nine victims were bystanders. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said all 12 victims are expected to survive. As of June 10, nine had been released from the hospital. Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Deeper Dive & Context
Details of the Shooting
The gunfire broke out at a park filled with tents, music, and food trucks in a historic district of Toledo. Hundreds of people were attending the annual festival. Organizers canceled the event’s second day because of the shooting. The victims ranged from teenagers to one person in their 60s. At a news conference, the police chief and other city officials praised officers and good Samaritans who quickly offered help to the victims.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
In a criminal complaint filed in Toledo Municipal Court, a detective described video showing Crisp-Carr participating in the fight. After another man started shooting, Crisp-Carr moved away from the group but then turned and opened fire, the detective wrote. He was seen firing indiscriminately into the crowd, the detective said. The detective used witness statements, social media, and law enforcement photos to identify Crisp-Carr. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Taylor, but he hasn't been caught.
Community Response
The violence sent terrified bystanders fleeing while others rushed to help the injured alongside medics and police. The victims ranged from teenagers to one person in their 60s. At a news conference Tuesday, the police chief and other city officials praised officers and good Samaritans who quickly offered help to the victims. “We saw strangers who were shocked and frightened.