LIMA, Ohio (11-1-25) – At approximately 10:44 p.m., a Lima Police officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of St. John’s Avenue and Second Street. During the encounter, shots were fired from the stopped vehicle, and a gunfight ensued.

As a result, one Lima Police officer and multiple occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot injuries. All injured individuals were transported for medical treatment. At this time, no fatalities have been reported. The incident remains under active investigation. Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses and after notification of the individuals’ families.

The City of Lima and the Lima Police Department ask for patience and respect for the privacy of those involved as this situation continues to unfold.