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Three people shot in central Toledo Saturday afternoon

Police say the incident likely started after a fight between teenage girls that originated on social media.
Credit: WTOL

TOLEDO, Ohio — Multiple people were injured after a shooting in central Toledo on Saturday afternoon according to Toledo Police.

The shooting happened on Dorr St. near the Mott Branch Library. 

While responding to reports of gunshots, police say they found two people suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds at Smith Park just before 2 p.m.

Later, a suspect, Stacey Kynard, was found at the hospital with a gunshot wound. He was charged with two counts of felonious assault.

Police think the shooting stemmed from a fight, originating on social media, that took place at the park between teenage girls. 

Police say after Kynard hit the victims, one of them was able to retrieve a firearm and return fire, hitting Kynard.

If you have any information, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.

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