TOLEDO, Ohio — Two teenagers were injured in a shooting on Monday, January 13, in an incident that spilled over into Oregon. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Toledo Sports Center, located in the 1500 block of Starr Avenue, around 5:30 p.m.
According to Toledo Police records, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were shot during the incident. Officers later discovered the teens at the Circle K convenience store in the 400 block of S. Wheeling in Oregon. Emergency responders transported the victims to local hospitals, where their injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have not released any information regarding possible suspects. The Toledo Sports Center, in a statement posted online, clarified that the shooting took place behind the venue before business hours. The business also emphasized that neither the victims nor the suspect were customers at the establishment, and the reason for their presence in the parking lot remains unknown.
“We pride ourselves in being a safe, family-friendly venue for our community and will continue to make that our number one priority,” the statement read.
Toledo police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.