Toledo man shot while breaking up fight

1/3/2011

A Toledo man is recovering Monday after being shot in the leg during a fight in central Toledo.

Joshua Thomas, 20, of 2030 Ashland Ave., was trying to break up a fight in front of his apartment on the seventh floor of the building when he was shot about 11:25 p.m. on Sunday night, police said.

Toledo police said the suspect fled on foot. The victim told police he knew the suspect by the name of David and that they played football together in high school.

Mr. Thomas was listed Monday morning in fair condition at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center.