10-year-old killed, man shot in drive-by shooting in Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A 10-year-old girl is dead and a 24-year-old man injured following a drive-by shooting Saturday in Toledo, according to police.

Toledo Police say Kenneth White, 24, was driving on Collingwood near Delaware Avenue just before 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon with his niece Damia Ezell, 10, inside the vehicle. A suspect drove up in a dark-colored vehicle and opened fire, according to a media release. Ezell and White were transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

According to the Lucas County Coroner’s office, Ezell died in the operating room at Mercy Health St. Vincent’s Medical Center while doctors were attempting to save her life. She had suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest. At last check, White was listed in stable condition.

Damia Ezell was a fourth-grader at Glenwood Elementary. The principal at Glenwood, Dr. Michael Carr, described her as “a vibrant young girl with a winning smile and a positive attitude. She was an excellent student who took great pride in her work.” He added that she will be missed by all who knew her.

Counselors were at the school today and will be throughout the rest of this week to help students and staff members deal with the sudden loss of a classmate/student.

In a statement from the Toledo NAACP, leaders said in part, “We need to get back to basics. We must police our own community and band against those who are committing these acts of violence.”

At this time, no suspects are in custody.

Anyone with information should call CrimeStopper: 419-255-1111.

Police officers at the scene told 13abc that the two were injured when unknown assailants... — Police officers at the scene told 13abc that the two were injured when unknown assailants pulled up in a black SUV and began shooting.(WTVG)

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