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Summary: Andrew Shively, 36, was shot and killed outside St. Paul's Community Center during a confrontation with an armed individual in Toledo, Ohio, on December 26, 2025. Police say the unidentified suspect, who appeared intoxicated, fired after a brief dispute, then fled. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking public tips as the case becomes the city's 28th homicide of the year.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Family Seeks Answers in Fatal Shooting Outside Downtown Shelter
Police are hunting for a suspect in the slaying of a 36-year-old man gunned down during a confrontation near a community center serving the unhoused, an event that has left relatives grappling with loss and pushing for swift accountability.
Authorities said Andrew Shively approached a pair of individuals loitering outside St. Paul's Community Center at the corner of 13th Street and Madison Avenue shortly after 3 p.m. on Dec. 26. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators captured the moment tensions rose between Shively and one of the people, whom officers described as appearing intoxicated and armed. The dispute intensified as Shively tried to move toward the building's entrance, prompting the individual to draw a handgun from their waistband and fire at least once, striking Shively, according to police statements.
A brief tussle followed the initial shot, after which the shooter escaped on foot, leaving Shively collapsed on the ground. Responding officers discovered him with multiple gunshot injuries and immediately began emergency care, including chest compressions, before rushing him to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. Medical personnel pronounced him dead later that evening, the Lucas County Coroner's Office confirmed, ruling the death a homicide caused by ballistic trauma.
Investigators collected four spent shell casings from the site and secured video evidence that clearly depicted the sequence, police noted. No weapon was recovered at the scene, and the suspect remains unidentified and at large. Detectives urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 419-255-1111, emphasizing that tips could qualify for a cash reward.
Shively, a lifelong Toledo resident, had faced challenges with mental health and homelessness in recent years but was showing signs of recovery, relatives said. His sister, Patricia Carson, portrayed him as a talented musician with a kind demeanor who avoided conflict. She recalled their shared childhood filled with music-making and said he had recently started performing keyboard at a neighborhood church, a step toward rebuilding his life. Carson received the devastating news via a phone call from authorities around 5:30 p.m. that day and has since organized a crowdfunding campaign to cover funeral costs, vowing to attend every court proceeding once a suspect is apprehended to ensure maximum penalties.
No arrests have been made, and charges are pending the capture of the perpetrator, officials stated. The case marks Toledo's 28th homicide of 2025, a figure that has prompted some area advocates to renew calls for enhanced security around social service hubs and greater resources for mental health support in vulnerable communities. Residents near the center expressed shock at the daytime violence, with several noting the facility's role as a vital lifeline for those in need and worrying about escalating risks in public spaces.
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