A late-morning shooting at a Warren home Friday left one person with serious injuries and ended with a woman in handcuffs, according to police. Officers were sent out around 11:48 a.m. for reports of shots fired and found a gunshot victim who was taken to a nearby hospital. The suspect was arrested and booked into the Trumbull County jail, and detectives say the investigation is still very much active. Officials have not publicly released any names or additional medical details.
What police say
In a press release posted by the Warren Police Department, officers labeled the case as incident 26-01197 and said they were dispatched to 1314 Highland Ave SW at about 11:48 a.m. The release described the victim's condition as "serious" and noted that a female suspect was arrested on a felonious assault charge. Detectives named Detective Sgt. Michael Altiere as the case investigator and said a contact number was available for questions and tips. Police asked anyone with information to call the department's anonymous tip line.
Local context
Gun violence has been a recurring problem in Warren this year, including a February case in which a juvenile was fatally shot and two suspects were arrested. Local reporters and officials have repeatedly urged residents with video or eyewitness information to speak up as detectives work to piece together what happened in each case. City leaders have not announced any new safety measures tied specifically to Friday's incident as of the department's release.
Legal notes
Felonious assault is a felony-level charge, and the suspect is presumed innocent while prosecutors review the evidence. According to the release from the Warren Police Department, Detective Sgt. Michael Altiere is the case investigator and can be reached at 330-841-2749, and the department's anonymous tip line is 330-841-2914. The arrestee was transported to the Trumbull County jail and remains in custody pending further action. Police say the investigation is ongoing and have asked the public for patience while evidence is gathered.
