Officer Stabbed, Suspect Killed in Incident at Ohio Arby’s
On the night of December 7, 2024, a confrontation at an Arby’s restaurant in Shelby, Ohio, turned violent, leaving one officer injured and a suspect dead.
Around 11:18 PM, Sergeant Noah Kocher and Officer Dominic Ewing attempted to serve a warrant on Tyler Jacobs at the Arby’s located at 234 Mansfield Avenue. The warrant had been issued by Shelby Municipal Court.
According to police reports, while officers were advising Jacobs of the warrant, he suddenly attacked Sgt. Kocher, stabbing him in the neck with a knife. Despite his injury, Sgt. Kocher managed to create distance between himself and Jacobs. However, Jacobs pursued Sgt. Kocher with the knife still in hand. In response, Sgt. Kocher drew his service weapon and fired, striking Jacobs.
Officer Ewing, who had been positioned at the rear of the restaurant, quickly entered the scene to provide aid. He rendered first aid to Sgt. Kocher and performed critical life-saving measures on Jacobs. Both men were transported to a nearby hospital by Shelby Fire personnel. Sgt. Kocher is reported to be in stable condition, while Jacobs succumbed to his injuries.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has been called in to handle the investigation into the officer-involved shooting and to process the scene.
No additional details have been released as the investigation is ongoing.
Below is the body cam footage released by the Shelby Poice Department. This video is graphic and not for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
NOTE: The officer’s name in this body camera footage is incorrect. It has been blocked.
