Toledo Daily Brief: School shooting investigation, overnight gunfire, and an officer fired

Top local headlines

1) Teen critically injured in Glass City Academy shooting

Police and school officials are investigating a shooting reported Monday afternoon at Glass City Academy in downtown Toledo. A teenager was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and investigators said shell casings were found near the student entrance. As of the latest updates, no one had been taken into custody, though officials said they were working leads.

2) Overnight gunfire hits a Toledo home and strikes a gas line

Early Tuesday, police responded to a shots-fired call on Escott Avenue. Investigators said dozens of rounds were fired and a gas line was hit, adding urgency to the response even after the immediate danger passed. Neighbors were urged to stay clear of the area while officers documented damage and worked to piece together what happened.

3) Toledo police officer fired after theft-related conviction

The Toledo Police Department confirmed it fired an officer following a 2025 case tied to alleged thefts from Walmart stores. The department said the outcome of the criminal case and an internal review led to policy violations and termination, emphasizing standards of conduct and public trust.

Also on the radar

Rockets host Northern Illinois tonight at Savage Arena

The University of Toledo men’s basketball team is back home Tuesday night, with a win positioned as a key step toward securing a Mid-American Conference tournament berth. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m., giving fans a midweek, in-town option as conference play tightens.

Weather snapshot

Expect a cool, breezy afternoon with highs in the mid 30s. Light snow is forecast to develop late tonight, with minor accumulation possible, before a sunnier and milder finish to the week.

Sources

https://www.13abc.com/2026/02/23/one-injured-shooting-glass-city-academy/
https://www.13abc.com/video/2026/02/24/dozens-rounds-fired-home-toledo-striking-gas-line/
https://www.13abc.com/2026/02/23/tpd-officer-fired-following-walmart-theft-conviction/
https://utrockets.com/news/2026/2/23/mens-basketball-toledo-to-host-northern-illinois-on-tuesday-night
https://www.13abc.com/2026/02/24/2242026-annies-tuesday-noon-first-alert-forecast/