20-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times in Toledo

Suspect arrested and charged with felonious assault after incident on Cherry Street

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A 20-year-old man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times early Saturday morning in Toledo, Ohio. According to police, the shooting occurred when a 29-year-old man, Tony Coleman, chased down his recently stolen vehicle and opened fire, striking the victim twice in the torso.

Why it matters

Gun violence and carjackings have been an ongoing concern in Toledo, with the city seeing a rise in such incidents in recent years. This case highlights the risks to public safety when disputes over stolen property escalate to the use of firearms in public spaces.

The details

Police say the shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday near the intersection of Cherry Street and North Huron Street. The 20-year-old victim was located in an alleyway near the 600 block of North Huron Street. According to court records, Tony Coleman, 29, chased down his "freshly stolen vehicle" and fired a handgun 17 times, striking his own vehicle 14 times and the 20-year-old victim twice in the torso.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Tony Coleman is scheduled to be arraigned in Toledo Municipal Court on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Tony Coleman

A 29-year-old Toledo resident who is accused of chasing down his stolen vehicle and opening fire, striking the 20-year-old victim.

20-year-old man

The victim of the shooting, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck twice in the torso.

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What’s next

Tony Coleman is scheduled to be arraigned in Toledo Municipal Court on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 on felonious assault charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and property crimes in Toledo, including exploring ways to de-escalate disputes over stolen vehicles and other property without the use of deadly force.