Lima Man Arrested After Shooting in Allen County on Wednesday

A 20-year-old Lima man was arrested after a shooting in that city Wednesday morning.

According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of North West Strret in reference to a shooting.

Upon arrival, one victim suffering from two gunshot wounds was located and transported to Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

The victim’s injuries are critical but considered non-life threatening.

The suspect had fled the scene but was taken into custody a short while later.

Jeremiah Washington is being held in the Allen County Jail on felonious assault charges.