Short timeline: on April 22, 2023, shortly after 11:00 PM, Lima Police responded to a reported shooting at 438 W. McKibben Street in Lima, Ohio. Officers found two people dead from apparent gunshot wounds — 28-year-old Romelo Blackman and 18-year-old John Dyes.

Police identified a suspect, 26-year-old Lima resident Kenyatta Washington, and an arrest warrant was issued charging him with murder. Washington was captured in Louisiana on April 24, 2023, and returned to Allen County, Ohio. Court filings list multiple charges stemming from the incidents earlier that evening, and his bond was set at $2 million.

Family members said the killings did not appear to be gang-related; Blackman’s father described Washington as a close family friend who had at one time lived with the family. Motive remained incompletely detailed in filings and comments, though prosecutors and relatives referenced personal grievances and perceived threats.

If anyone knew Romelo, John, or their movements that night, or has information about what led to the shooting, please share tips with Lima investigators.