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Toledo man charged in shooting that left teen in critical condition

Robert Shields III, 18, is charged with felonious assault after allegedly shooting a 15-year-old in the head on Sunday.

TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo man has been charged for allegedly shooting a teen early Sunday morning in north Toledo.

Robert Shields III, 18, is charged with felonious assault for allegedly shooting a 15-year-old in the head inside a home in the 400 block of Park Street at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Sunday.

The 15-year-old, described as a female by Toledo police at the scene, suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting, according to court documents. Police at the scene on Sunday said the teen was in critical condition.

The victim's sister was in the room when the shooting occurred, court documents said.

Shields is not in custody as of Tuesday at 10 a.m., according to Toledo police. In a social media post, Shields is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 170lbs with black hair and brown eyes. 

If you have any information about this incident or Shields' location, police ask that you call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. 

Shields is pictured below in a Toledo police post:

Robert Shields III, 18, is wanted for Felonious Assault regarding a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of E. Park...

Posted by Toledo Police Department on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include new information made available in a Toledo police report and to include information on charges in the case.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. 

If you have information, you can call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

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