UPDATE June 30, 2026:
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Allen County Sheriff's Office releasing more details on the incident at the Meijer Store on Elida Road Monday afternoon.
Authorities say that the individual they believe who produced the firearm is 18-year-old Dezzmin Cobb of Lima, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest and he is still at large.
Authorities were called to Meijer just after 4 PM on Monday in reference of shots fired in the store. An investigation ensued and no suspects or victims were found in the store. It appears an altercation escalated between an employee known to a group of young men and a shot was fired resulting in no injuries.
Again if you have any information on the where abouts of Dezzmin Cobb, contact Detective Mitchell Scott at the Allen County Sheriff's Office.
June 30, 2026, Press Release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office:
On June 29, 2026, at approximately 4:10pm, Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Meijer (3298 Elida Rd, Lima, Ohio) in reference to shots fired in the store. Deputies and units from the Lima Police Department arrived on scene, secured and searched the store. No suspects or victims were located in the store.
During the investigation of this incident it was discovered that a group younger black males entered Meijer looking for a specific employee that the group was familiar with. A confrontation ensued between this individual and the group leading to a physical altercation. During the altercation a firearm was introduced and a single round was discharged in the store with no injuries being reported. After which all involved parties fled the scene. In an abundance of caution Meijer was closed for the rest of the day but is now open.
The investigation produced several people of interest, several of which have been identified. The individual that produced the firearm has been identified as Dezzmin Cobb (DOB 8-16-2007) of Lima, Ohio and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
This is an ongoing investigation. If have you any information, please call the Allen County Sheriff’s Office Detective Mitchell Scott at 419-993-1431 or 419-227-3535.
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Dezzmin L. Cobb
DOB: 8-16-2007
Age: 18
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 135 lbs.
Black hair
Brown eyes
Original article released June 29, 2026:
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Multiple law enforcement agencies on hand Monday afternoon at the Meijer store on Elida Road, and in the surrounding vicinity after reports of shots fired.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office says the initial investigation shows a scuffle took place inside Meijer, involving a store employee and several other individuals, at that point one shot was fired. Authorities say it doesn't appear anyone was struck by the gunfire, or otherwise injured.
The store is shut down while the investigation continues, we'll have further details on this story when they become available.
