Lima Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Jeffery Scott Paxton Jr.

LIMA — Jacob Striff, a 23-year-old resident of Lima, is being held without bond in the Allen County Jail following a fatal shooting that took place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Striff is facing a preliminary charge of murder in connection with the death of 41-year-old Jeffery Scott Paxton Jr. The tragic incident has left the Lima community shaken.

According to a statement from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at around 2 p.m. at a residence located at 1820 Charledon Ave. in Perry Township. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Paxton, who had been shot multiple times. Initial investigations suggest that a physical altercation between Striff and Paxton escalated into gunfire.

Paxton, a resident of Lima, was transported to Lima Memorial Health System by emergency personnel. Despite medical intervention, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. The exact details of the altercation that led to the shooting have not been fully disclosed, but it is clear that the confrontation ended in a tragic loss of life.

Jacob Striff was apprehended at the scene without incident and taken into custody by law enforcement officers. He has been formally charged with murder and is currently being held in the Allen County Jail without the possibility of bond. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deadly altercation.

An autopsy will be performed by the Lucas County Coroner’s Office to establish the precise cause of Paxton’s death. As the investigation is ongoing, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office has not yet provided additional details, but they have confirmed that more information will be released as it becomes available.

The fatal shooting has prompted concern in the Lima community, as family and friends of both Paxton and Striff await further answers. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as they work to piece together what led to the tragic events on Charledon Avenue.

This heartbreaking incident highlights the devastating impact that violence can have on families and communities, and authorities are committed to bringing justice to the Paxton family as their investigation continues.