TOLEDO, Ohio — An 11-year-old boy is dead and a 14-year-old injured after they were shot while playing outside Friday night.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 300 block of Austin Street.
Toledo police were dispatched to Elm Street for a Shotspotter alert. While officers were on their way, they received calls that a person was shot. An 11-year-old boy and his 14-year-old brother were both found with at least one gunshot wound on Austin Street.
The victims were transported to an area hospital that night and on Sunday, the 11-year-old boy was pronounced dead.
Police have released the 11-year-old's name, however, WTOL will not identify the boy at this time out of respect for his family.
According to police, 14 shots were fired Friday night and multiple gunmen could be responsible. An occupied vehicle was hit by gunfire as well, but no one inside the vehicle was hurt.
Right now, no suspects are in custody, but officers believe it may have been a targeted attack.
The victims' older brother said Monday that the boys were outside playing basketball in the street when the shooting happened. He added they're good kids and treated everyone with respect.
The 11-year-old was a student at Spring Elementary, Toledo police confirmed Monday. The district currently has counselors available for anyone who may need one.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.
