Terell Devon McGraw, a 28-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Lima, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 4, 2020. He was one of three victims in a triple homicide that occurred at a downtown Lima bar called Levels Lounge. The incident took place early in the morning, and McGraw was found deceased inside the establishment along with another victim, Devontae Upshaw, 24, also from Lima.
A third victim, Timothy White, 25, was discovered on the sidewalk outside the bar.
The Lima Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the shooting. Shortly after the incident, they issued an arrest warrant for Deontray Forrest, 24, of Lima, on suspicion of murder. City officials vowed to close the bar permanently and took legal steps to shut it down through a temporary restraining order. The investigation revealed that at least two different types of firearms were involved, and a variety of evidence was collected from the crime scene.
The motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing. The tragic loss of Terell Devon McGraw, along with the other victims, has deeply affected the Lima community, prompting city officials and law enforcement to take swift action to address the situation and seek justice for the victims and their families.
