East Toledo Double Homicide + Family Stabbing + Officer Tribute

Good morning, people of Toledo! Brad King here with the Tuesday copy of theToledo Daily.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories today in Toledo:

1. A man and woman were found shot to death in a car outside of the Birmingham Terrace apartment complex in East Toledo. Toledo Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department. (WKBN.com)
2. One person was shot at a city basketball game in Central Toledo at Savage Park on Sunday evening. The event was attended by 200-300 people, including Toledo City Council candidate Harvey Savage. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, though several vehicles were damaged by the gunfire. (WTOL)
3. For the second year in a row, a motorcycle fundraiser was held to honor two fallen Toledo Police officers: Anthony Dia and Brandon Stalker. The event collected dog food and children's toys, the former of which is split between the Lucas County Pit Crew and the Toledo Humane Society. (WNWO NBC 24)
4. A 37-year-old woman stabbed an 8-year-old boy before stabbing herself in Central Toledo on Sunday morning near the 1500 block of Freeman. The woman and boy are related and were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. (WTOL)
5. The Save-a-Lot in East Toledo on Woodville Road has closed for good, leaving an entire neighborhood without access to fresh food and creating a "food desert." Local residents have weighed in on the need for a grocery store and other incentives to revitalize business in the area. (WTOL)

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Today in Toledo

• Toledo Mud Hens vs. Omaha (7:05 pm)
• Haskins Farmers Market (4:30-7 pm)
• One SeaGate Concert Series, (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
• TSA Dance Party Tuesdays in the Parks (12-7 pm)
• Dance Fitness with Cari (7 pm)
• Auditions for Fall Youth Musical: The Addams Family, Young@Part, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center (5 - 7 pm)
• Wine Tasting @ Benfield Wines, Swanton (5 - 8 pm)
• Yoga in the Garden, GardenView Flowers, Grand Rapids (6:30 pm)

Toledo Patch Notebook

• Motorcyclist hospitalized from an accident in west Toledo (WTOL)
• COVID-style restrictions have been reinstated at the Heartland of ProMedica facility in Sylvania. (13abc Action News)
• Volunteers clean up overgrowing grass, weeds along Maumee River in Towpath Park (WTOL)
• Opening of Bobcat Bonnie's in downtown Toledo delayed (WTOL)
• The University of Toledo: "Art on the Mall* 2021 *Due to construction in the Centennial Mall, Art on the Mall has moved to the Center for Alumni and Donor Engagement off of Dorr street" (Instagram)
• Toledo Zoo: "You "Hippopota-Must" come to the Toledo Zoo! #ToledoZoo #ToledoOhio #DadJokes #Hippo #Hippos #Zoo #Toledo #Ohio" (Instagram)
• Downtown Toledo: "NEW BAR ALERT Coming very soon to downtown, The Brick Bar Restaurateur Trevor Deeter will be opening at 413 Madison Ave" (Instagram)
• Humane Ohio: "We had a blast hanging out at the 2nd Annual Pack a Pick up for Pets motorcycle ride today" (Facebook)
• Toledo Opera: "It feels so good to be back with the Toledo Opera Chorus and Chorus Master Kevin Bylsma!" (Facebook)
• Toledos PET Bull Project: "The D puppies enjoying a little playtime after a successful Puppy Pop-Up yesterday!" (Facebook)
• Toledo School for the Arts: "Don't miss our Tuesday Dance Parties at local Toledo City Parks!" (Instagram)
• handmade toledo: "Happy birthday? *breaks glass over head* We can't get over these new birthday cards, and probably won't anytime soon" (Instagram)
• United Way of Greater Toledo: "Apply now to our Campaign Associate Internship! You will gain valuable experience working with our Resource Development" (Facebook)
• Imagination Station Toledo: "Some days are more fun than others! (Instagram user @willow.retreat)" (Facebook)

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— Brad King

About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Toledo Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at toledo@patch.com.