MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Early Sunday morning, a confrontation with local law enforcement left 30-year-old Jared Scheck hospitalized after being shot by officers from the Marion Police and Sheriff’s Departments. Scheck, who was life-flighted to a Columbus hospital, is expected to survive the incident.

According to a joint statement released by both agencies, the encounter began when police responded to reports of gunfire at the OK Cafe on East Center Street. After identifying Scheck as the suspect, officers proceeded to his residence. Upon their arrival, Scheck allegedly confronted the officers and opened fire, prompting a Marion police officer and a sheriff’s deputy to return fire, injuring him multiple times.

Scheck’s criminal background dates back to 2013 when he pleaded guilty to charges including third-degree sexual battery—reduced from rape—and having weapons while in detention, a fourth-degree felony reduced from a second-degree felony. As a result of this conviction, Scheck was designated as a Tier III sex offender. He served 30 months in prison.

In 2018, Scheck faced multiple assault charges, with four counts filed against him, all classified as fourth-degree felonies. Court records indicate the outcomes of these charges were mixed: Counts one and two of the indictment were dismissed, while Count four resulted in a directed verdict due to insufficient evidence. He was acquitted of Count three, which involved assault, whereas he was found guilty of a lesser-included offense related to failing to comply with a police officer’s order. Additionally, he was convicted of inducing panic. The court sentenced Scheck to two years of community service for the failure to comply charge and 120 days in jail for inducing panic, with his driving privileges suspended for six months starting April 30, 2018.

The OK Cafe posted the following comment on their social media page on Sunday:

“By now you’ve heard about someone firing a weapon in the parking lot of the OK Café early Sunday morning. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. The person who did it has a history of run-ins with the law. The situation was quickly handled by the police and sheriff’s departments. We’re thankful that no one was hurt.”

As the investigation into the recent shooting continues, Marion County Now will provide updates as they become available.