Teenager hospitalized after shooting near Highland Park

Police responded to the 400 block of Shasta Drive after receiving a call for a person shot just...
Police responded to the 400 block of Shasta Drive after receiving a call for a person shot just before 1:30 p.m. on May 24.(WCAX)
Published: May. 24, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A teenager was shot and wounded near Highland Park Wednesday afternoon, according to the Toledo Police Department.

Police responded to the 400 block of Shasta Drive after receiving a call for a person shot just before 1:30 p.m. on May 24. One they arrived, officers found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound.

The teenager was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

According to TPD, the suspect was described as a Black male teenager wearing all black. He reportedly fled westbound on a bicycle after the shooting.

The shooting is currently under investigation.

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