Press Release from the by the Lima Police Department: 

(4-15-24) On Friday, 4/12/2024, at about 8:30 p.m., patrol officers from the Lima Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of S. Scott Street, in reference to a large fight and an individual being assaulted on the ground.

Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 13-year-old juvenile unconscious along the road. That individual was transported to Lima Memorial Health System and determined to be in serious/critical condition from an apparent head injury. Investigators were called as the juvenile male victim was being treated. Ultimately, the juvenile was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for more comprehensive care.

Investigators continued the investigation on 4/13/2024, and a 14-year-old juvenile suspect was located and taken into custody for delinquency by felonious assault. On 4/15/2024, at about 9:47 a.m., the juvenile victim at Nationwide Children’s Hospital was pronounced deceased by medical staff. The victim will be transported to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy, and the investigation will continue.

Results of the investigation will be forwarded to the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office to determine appropriate charges, if any, against the juvenile in custody.

No further information or names, or information will be released by the Lima Police Department in relation to this incident or investigation. 

If anyone has additional information and or evidence in relation to this incident, please contact the Lima Police Department and ask for Detective Steve Stechschulte or Juvenile Officer Chad Kunkleman, or call CrimeStoppers at (419) 229-7867.