Lima man accused of 2021 Marko's shooting changes plea in Allen County Common Pleas Court

A Lima man who was arrested back in 2021 in connection to a shooting at Marko's in downtown Lima has changed his plea in court.

Lima man accused of 2021 Marko's shooting changes plea in Allen County Common Pleas Court

Chainze Tucker agreed to a plea deal that would have him plead guilty to three counts of having weapons under disability and one count of felonious assault -- in exchange for the rest of his charges dismissed.

Lima man accused of 2021 Marko's shooting changes plea in Allen County Common Pleas Court

A sentence agreement was also reached by prosecution and the defense of a recommendation of 20 years in prison. Tucker was arrested back in March of 2021 in connection to a shooting at Marko's. Ralph Upshaw was shot in the back during the incident.

A sentencing date has been set for June 28th in Allen County Common Pleas Court.

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