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TPD: Teen shot in south Toledo Wednesday afternoon

The victim was taken to the hospital after being shot Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. in south Toledo, TPD said. The extent of his injuries is not yet known.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: The following story has been updated to reflect new information made available in a Toledo police report.

An investigation is underway in south Toledo following a shooting Wednesday afternoon.

First responders were dispatched to the area of Highland Park near Shasta Drive and South Avenue just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on a report of a person shot. A 16-year-old male victim was taken from the scene, according to Toledo police at the scene.

Crews transported the victim to the hospital for what police described as a non-life threatening injury. 

Several officers were seen canvassing Highland Park, accompanied by a K-9 unit.

Credit: John Juby/WTOL 11

According to police, the suspect was described as a teenager. He fled westbound on a bicycle, but no arrests have been made. 

If you have any information that may help police, call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous.

Credit: John Juby/WTOL 11

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