We start today(10/31/19) with a follow up to a shooting we told you about last night, a man is now dead.
We previously reported about a shooting on S. Metcalf St. around 7:45 Wednesday night. Police confirmed 47-year-old Jermaine Ingram has died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. Police were called to 635 S. Metcalf St., where they found Ingram and transported him to the hospital. He died shortly after getting there. Two children were at the house when the shooting occurred. No weapon was recovered, but police continue to investigate.
"We're following up on all leads at this time," said Sgt. Jason Garlock, Lima Police Department. "We do not have anyone in custody at this time, but the detectives are following up on numerous leads."
The children were unharmed and being cooperative with the police.
10/31/19 Media Release from LPD on Wednesday night shooting: On 10/30/2019, at about 7:45 p.m., Officers from the Lima Police Department were dispatched to a shooting at 635 S. Metcalf Street. They arrived at the residence to find 47 year old Jermaine Ingram, shot inside of the residence. Mr. Ingram was transported to Mercy Health/St. Rita’s, where life-saving measures were attempted, however Mr. Ingram died shortly thereafter, as a result of an apparent gunshot wound. No one else was injured during the incident, which remains under investigation and detectives are following up on leads. Anyone with possible information about this incident is urged to contact the Lima Police Department at 419-227-4444, or CrimeStoppers at 419-229-STOP.
