LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Allen County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the people involved in a shooting at the Meijer store on Elida Road last week.
Investigators are still searching for 18-year-old Dezzmin Cobb, who they believe discharged a firearm inside the retail store at approximately 4 p.m. on June 29. Authorities are also seeking information about other individuals who were involved in the incident.
According to sheriff's deputies, a group of younger individuals entered the Meijer looking for an employee. The confrontation escalated and became physical before a single shot was fired. The individuals fled the store before law enforcement officers arrived.
Sheriff Matt Treglia said the incident was directed at a specific target and was not a random act of violence.
Investigators said the victim is no longer cooperating with the investigation. The Allen County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about Cobb or the other individuals involved to contact the sheriff's office at 419-993-1431 or 419-227-3535.
