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By: Gena Johnson | Warren Weekly | Published September 3, 2024
WARREN — Police responded to several dispatch calls regarding a shooting at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 27400 Campbell Road, at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Aug. 31.
According to Warren police, witnesses saw the victim along with another male approaching a white sedan and talking to those in the vehicle. Shortly after that, the two were seen running from the sedan as those inside the vehicle allegedly fired shots, according to police in a written statement.
One of the men running from the vehicle was shot several times in the arm and lower extremities, according to police. After police located him, the Warren Fire Department transported him to a local hospital in critical condition.
The other man was not found by police. The white sedan was last seen traveling northbound on Campbell Road.
Officers canvassed the area and found a handgun, several spent shell casings and other evidence of a shooting. Detectives and evidence technicians processed the scene and gathered information.
Investigators believe this was not a random incident and the investigation remained open and active on Sept. 3.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.