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Jeffery Scott Paxton Jr.

Case from Lima, OH dated Sep 17, 2024

Victim Details

Jeffery Scott Paxton Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Lima

OH

2024-09-17

41

Jeffery

Scott Paxton Jr.

litigation

07/02/2026

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Jeffery Scott Paxton Jr., age 41, from Lima, Ohio, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2024, in a shooting incident that occurred in Perry Township. The Allen County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired at 1820 Charledon Ave., where they discovered Paxton suffering from gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to Lima Memorial Health System, but unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

The suspect in this case was identified as Jacob Striff, 23, ...
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  • Your Hometown Stations: Judge sets bond at $1,000,000 for man charged in Perry Township shooting death
  • Your Hometown Stations: Jacob Striff charged with murder for Tuesday shooting death in Perry Township
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