LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is looking into a shooting that landed one person in the hospital.
Police were called out around 3:45 on Friday afternoon to 903 West Wayne Street. Detectives tell us 33-year-old James Evans of Lima was the victim and had serious injuries. He had been taken to Mercy Health - St. Rita's in a private car for treatment.
Through the investigation, two suspects were identified and located - 33-year-old Cortey D. Edwards and 31-year-old Tyshawn Edwards, both of Lima. They are awaiting charges in the Allen County Jail.
Anyone with information on the case, can call the Lima Police Department at (419) 227-4444.
Full Press Release from the Lima Police Department:
On June 9, 2023 at approximately 3:43 pm Lima Police Department was called to 903 W Wayne in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned 33 year old James Evans of Lima was the victim. James suffered serious injury and was treated at St Rita’s Medical Center. Through the investigation two suspects were identified and located. The two subjects, 33 year old Cortey D Edwards, and 31 year old Tyshawn Edwards, both of Lima, where arrested and transported to Allen County Jail. The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Boss at 419-812-0061 or the Lima Police Department at 419-227-4444.
