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Council president announces fact-finding probe after Market Street McDonald's incident, urges community accountability
Summary
The council president said the mayor requested a fact-finding investigation into an incident at the Market Street McDonald's and urged residents and media to await the investigation's findings; he framed the inquiry amid concern over recent gun violence.
The president of the Lima City Council announced at the meeting that the mayor has requested a fact-finding investigation into an incident that occurred at the Market Street McDonald's and asked the public and media to withhold judgment until the facts are established.
"Do not ask for a comment of me. Wait until the facts lie where the facts lie so that we all are well informed about what's going on," the council president said, explaining the administration's decision to open an investigation after community calls and social media attention.
The president said the incident at the Market Street McDonald's involved actions "against LPD" and contrasted that matter with another recent, fatal shooting in the city, calling on residents to "see something, say something" and for families and neighbors to be accountable. He framed the announcement as part of broader community safety priorities and urged patience pending the investigation.
The council did not take formal action on the matter at the meeting beyond the announcement that the mayor requested a fact-finding review; the president said he stood in solidarity with the mayor on the investigation.
