Suspect Shoots Officer Sparking Intense Shootout With Lima Police

Police bodycam footage captures the harrowing moments when a routine stop in Lima turned into a deadly exchange of gunfire. According to authorities, officers were attempting to detain a wanted suspect when he suddenly opened fire, striking one officer and igniting a chaotic shootout in a residential neighborhood.

Backup units rushed to the scene as bullets tore through the air. Officers returned fire, ultimately bringing the suspect down and securing the area. The wounded officer was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive, thanks to his ballistic vest and the swift actions of fellow officers.

Investigators say the suspect, a convicted felon with a history of violence, was wanted on multiple warrants. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is now reviewing the incident.

Officials praised the bravery of the officers involved, calling their response “heroic under fire” — a chilling reminder of the dangers law enforcement faces every day.