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Prosecutor drops charges against man arrested in Ohio festival shooting that wounded 12

The Independent·Via AP news wire·about 4 hours ago
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Citing “new and developing evidence,” a prosecutor in Ohio dropped charges Friday against a man arrested in a shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded neighborhood street festival in June.

Eljay Crisp-Carr, 20, had been arrested and accused of multiple counts of attempted murder, felonious assault, gang activity and firearms-related charges. His attorney said police arrested the wrong man.

In September, prosecutors informed Crisp-Carr's attorney of discovery “that may support his defense,” Julia Bates, Lucas County prosecuting attorney, said in a statement Friday.

“The Toledo Police Department continues its investigation,” she said.…

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