A number of victims shot in central Toledo

Authorities are unsure how many were injured, but confirm that more than 4 were shot dead at a major block party on Lawrence Avenue. Their terms have not been published.

TOLEDO, Ohio – Several people were injured in a shootout during a major block party early Monday morning in central Toledo.

More than four victims were shot dead on Lawrence Avenue near Wall Street, a local Toledo police officer said. The police do not currently know how many victims there were.

Our on-site WTOL 11 team reports a large presence of police and fire departments from multiple agencies including the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Toledo Police, and Toledo Fire.

Sheriff’s office crews were dispatched to help contain and block the scene while others were sent to multiple hospitals, according to a sergeant from the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office at 1:40 p.m. OSHP also responded to help control the crowd.

It is not known whether a suspect is in custody or what may have caused the shooting.

PHOTOS: July 4th block party in central Toledo

A witness tells us that hundreds of people were at that party before the bullets started flying. Detroit Avenue has been completely closed to all traffic between Delaware and Collins.

We are working to bring you the latest updates on this evolving story as soon as we get information from the scene.

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This is not the first time that several people have been shot dead in this exact block at a party. Last June, two people were shot dead in this block when someone had a huge birthday party that got out of hand.