Cole Lepkowski dies in fatal west Toledo shooting
Fatal west Toledo shooting death of Cole Lepkowski
A deadly gunfire incident took place in west Toledo on Sunday evening, leaving one individual deceased and another person wounded. The violence erupted at an Airbnb rental property located on West Lincolnshire Boulevard, following a gathering with multiple attendees. Authorities reported that an unidentified shooter fired shots, and a 26-year-old man, identified as Cole Lepkowski, was struck first. He received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to a hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The medical examiner’s office determined that the fatal wound was a bullet wound to the head, and the death was classified as a homicide.
Police investigations revealed that the victim was not part of the social event unfolding at the residence. Later in the day, officials announced that a second individual, aged 33, was also targeted during this attack. He sustained injuries that did not require immediate life-saving measures and was undergoing surgery at the time of police involvement. No suspect information was provided in the initial announcement. Law enforcement is actively seeking public assistance, urging anyone with relevant details to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via the number 419-255-1111.
