TOLEDO, Ohio — A heartbreaking update has been released by Toledo Police following a shooting that occurred in the 1800 block of Balkan Place. Authorities confirmed that 13-year-old Darvelle Nelson, who had been rushed to the hospital in critical condition, has tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The shooting happened earlier in the day when officers responded to reports of a juvenile who had been shot. Upon arrival, police found Darvelle suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Emergency medical crews provided immediate care before transporting him to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Despite intensive efforts to save him, police announced that Darvelle did not survive.
The area around Balkan Place was heavily canvassed by officers and detectives throughout the afternoon as the investigation intensified. Police have not yet released information regarding potential suspects, the circumstances leading up to the shooting, or whether the incident may have stemmed from an altercation, accidental discharge, or targeted attack.
Detectives are urging community members to come forward with any information — no matter how small it may seem — as they work to identify who is responsible for the senseless killing of a child.
Police say the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Toledo Police Department or Crime Stoppers, where tips can be submitted anonymously.
As the city grapples with the devastating loss of 13-year-old Darvelle Nelson, community members continue to call for answers, accountability, and an end to the rising violence impacting Toledo’s youth.
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