The Lima Police Department has a suspect in the homicide of Kobe Bryant.
Lima police released a photo of Takal L. Austin, 18 years old of Lima. A felony warrant for homicide has been issued for Austin. He is wanted in connection to the shooting death of 22-year-old Kobe Bryant on Thursday, December 29th. Bryant was found deceased in the yard at 643 East Fourth Street around 10 p.m. Lima Police Detective Sergeant Garlock says the investigation is progressing.
18-year-old Takal L. Austin
"We're still checking the neighborhood, we're looking into any witnesses or people that may know anything that went on. We're encouraging them to please step up and call us and help us out on this," stated Jason Garlock, Lima Police Department
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Lima Police Department at 419-227-4444 and ask for a detective.
Updated Media Release January 4, 2023 from the Lima Police Department: The Lima Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a homicide suspect. Takal L. Austin, 18 years old of Lima, has an active felony warrant for Homicide in reference to the listed crime.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact Detective Matt Boss 419 221-5156, Detective Jesse Harrod at 419 221-5296, the Lima Police Department at 419 227-4444 or Lima / Allen County Crime Stoppers at 419 229-7867.
Original Media Release from December 30th, 2022:Â On Thursday, December 29, 2022, at approximately 9:57 pm, Officers from the Lima Police Department responded to the area of Branson Ave. and Fourth St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a subject suffering from gunshot wounds in the yard of 643 E Fourth St. The victim was identified as Kobe Bryant, 22 years old of Lima, Ohio. Kobe Bryant was found to be unresponsive and pronounced deceased on the scene. There are no suspects at this time.
