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Shots fired at vehicle stopped for passing train; Toledo police investigating

Police did not report any injuries in the incident.
Credit: WTOL 11

TOLEDO, Ohio — Police are investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle stopped for a passing train in south Toledo Sunday. 

According to a Toledo police report, officers responded to the area near Wenz Road and South Avenue at approximately 3:15 p.m. regarding a call for shots fired near the railroad tracks. Police arrived on scene and spoke with two victims who said they had been stopped for the passing train at the railroad crossing when an unknown suspect exited his vehicle, pointed a rifle at them and began firing. 

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The suspect, who was wearing all black and driving a black Dodge Caravan, then fled northbound on Wenz Road after the incident, police were told. 

No injuries were reported in the incident, and police continue to investigate. 

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If you have any information about this incident, police ask that you call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. 

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