News Release from the LPD:
On Tuesday at approximately 0234 hours officers responded to 944 Richie for a call of shots fired. Upon their arrival they discovered that the residence had been stuck several times by gunfire. The residence was occupied by two juveniles at the time of the incident who didn’t sustain any injuries.
Later on the same day at approximately 2253 hours officers responded to 417 Elmwood for a call of shots fired. This residence was struck multiple times from gunfire. Some of the rounds went through 417 Elmwood and additionally struck 415 Elmwood. 417 Elmwood was occupied by several adults and juveniles who didn’t sustain any injuries.
It is believed both of these incidents are connected to the homicide investigation from 122 East North Street (Levels Lounge).
Anyone with information to assist is asked to contact the Lima Police Department Detective Bureau at (419) 221-5285 or the Main phone line (419) 227-4444.