Jeffery Scott Paxton Jr., 41, of Lima, Ohio, was shot and killed on September 17, 2024, at 1820 Charledon Ave in Perry Township. Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office found Paxton with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead after being taken to Lima Memorial Health System. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office was assigned to perform an autopsy.

Authorities identified 23-year-old Jacob Striff, also of Lima, as the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident and booked on a preliminary murder charge; he is being held on $750,000 cash or surety bond. Court records say Striff told detectives he shot Paxton three times in self-defense after Paxton allegedly advanced on him with a screwdriver. Striff’s mother, who called 911, told investigators she did not remember seeing Paxton with a screwdriver and denied moving or touching such an object.

No verdict has been reached. If anyone has information about what happened at 1820 Charledon Ave or knew either man, please share what you know.