Toledo mourns 19-year-old Jasmine Queen after south-side shooting
In the heart of south Toledo, at a business plaza near the intersection of Hill Avenue and Reynolds Road, the community is reeling from the tragic loss of 19-year-old Jasmine Queen. The young woman passed early Sunday morning following a shooting outside an after-hours club, in what authorities described as a “gathering that spilled into the parking lot.”
At around 3:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of a plaza near the nightspot known as The Weekend Restaurant & Lounge on Hill Avenue. The incident occurred during what began as a social gathering, which quickly escalated into chaos when shots rang out. Jasmine was struck by at least one bullet and was rushed to a local hospital, where she later passed despite life-saving efforts.
Authorities confirmed that two other individuals were also shot during the incident. Both victims are adults and are expected to survive their injuries. Officials have not released their names, as the investigation remains active. This incident has been recorded as Toledo’s 32nd homicide of 2025, underscoring a growing concern about gun violence in the city.
Despite a rapid response by the Toledo Police Department (TPD), no arrests have yet been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses, interviewing witnesses, and canvassing the area, including the vehicle where one of the victims was later found. Officers say they are determined to bring justice for Jasmine and her family.
Jasmine Queen was known to many as a vibrant, kind, and outgoing young woman with her whole future ahead of her. Friends describe her as someone who loved to laugh and bring joy to those around her. Family members say Jasmine had a caring heart and was always the first to offer help to anyone in need. Her sudden passing has devastated loved ones, who are now left struggling to make sense of such a senseless act.
Community members have begun organizing vigils and memorials to honor Jasmine’s life. Balloons, candles, and flowers now mark the site of the shooting, transforming the parking lot into a place of mourning and remembrance. On social media, messages of love and condolences continue to pour in as residents share stories and photos celebrating Jasmine’s spirit.
The location of the shooting has drawn attention as well, as it is the same plaza where a previous fatal shooting occurred in 2023. Many residents are now urging city officials to improve safety in nightlife areas and to increase police patrols during late-night hours. Local leaders and activists are also calling for broader efforts to address gun violence through youth engagement, conflict resolution programs, and community policing initiatives.
City officials have expressed their condolences to Jasmine’s family and vowed to continue working toward safer neighborhoods. “A young woman’s life should not end like this,” one city council member said. “We must do everything we can to ensure this never happens again.”
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward. For Jasmine’s family, the focus now turns to remembering her for who she was — a bright young woman full of love, dreams, and potential.
Her name, Jasmine Queen, will not soon be forgotten in Toledo. The community’s grief is matched only by its determination to seek justice and to make sure her light continues to shine, even in the face of tragedy.
