Three people were shot in separate incidents early Sunday morning. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 12:07 PM EDT April 5, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Toledo Police are investigating at least five weekend shootings resulting in injury.
On Friday, a man walked into Mercy St. Vincent s Hospital with a gunshot wound.
Marcus Busdicker, 42, told police he was walking in the 200 block of 11th Street in central Toledo around 12:30 p.m. when he discovered a gun on the ground. He picked it up and began manipulating the gun and accidentally shot himself in the hand.
He walked to the hospital and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
City of Toledo hires Toledo native, former pro athlete to lead initiative to reduce gun violence
The goal of the initiative is to help stop violence before it starts and to begin helping the city and police establish better relationships. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 9:23 PM EST February 17, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced Wednesday the hiring of a program manager who will be responsible for working with residents, community partners, and law enforcement to develop the city’s strategy to reduce gun violence.
The mayor introduced JoJuan Armour, a Toledo native who is currently a student wellness and family liaison at the Columbus Arts and Technology Academy.