No permit pulled for Fourth of July block party where shooting occurred
A city of Toledo spokesman says the block party last weekend that saw 12 people shot did not have a city event permit. Author: Michael Tatar (WTOL) Updated: 8:05 PM EDT July 9, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio A city of Toledo spokesperson confirmed that no permit was filed for the block party on Sunday that saw 12 people shot, including 17 year-old Stephon Johnson, who later died.
Toledo police say the party had over 300 people when officers arrived on scene.
The department doesn t expect a repeat of what happened last week but they they are prepared for anything.
I want his star to continue to shine | Block party shooting victim Stephon Johnson remembered as loving friend, athlete
Stephon Johnson was 17 years old when he was shot and killed during a July 4 block party in central Toledo. Dozens turned out to remember him at Rogers High School. Author: Emma Henderson Updated: 1:21 AM EDT July 8, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Family and friends gathered to honor Stephon Johnson, a teen gunned down at a mass shooting over the weekend. We need to know, we all need to know, my baby shine, I want his star to continue to shine. He was a good kid, he didn t bother nobody. He looked out for all y all, every last one of y all, Johnson s mother said.
Parents need to watch kids after block party shooting in central Toledo, urges leader of initiative to end gun violence
JoJuan Armour with the Mayor s Initiative to End Gun Violence says he was shocked to see how many kids were at a party that ended in a shooting late Sunday. Author: Emma Henderson Updated: 11:32 PM EDT July 5, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio A central Toledo man was expecting a lively party filled with family, friends and neighbors coming over to enjoy some food on the Fourth of July.
That s not what happened. We never had this type of issue ever, we never had this type of issue. It had to be somebody from somewhere else came over here and maybe started something, the host said.