By: Nick Powers | Warren Weekly | Published March 12, 2025
WARREN — Officers responding to a domestic violence call on March 10 shot a 41-year-old Warren man, who died from his injuries at the hospital.
According to a press release from the Warren Police Department, officers were dispatched at 9:58 p.m. to a house on Railroad Street, which is off 11 Mile Road and west of Van Dyke Avenue.
“The female caller reported that her adult male boyfriend was inside the residence, armed with a knife, possibly hiding under a bed,” the release states. “The female caller further advised dispatch that the male suspect made threats to harm officers with the knife.”
When officers arrived, the woman said the man fled the scene and headed north on the nearby railroad tracks. The officers first conducted an investigation about the alleged domestic violence and then went looking for the suspect.
The shooting took place at around 10:15 p.m. in an area near the intersection of George Merrelli Drive and Lorna Avenue.
“Officers observed the male suspect to be still armed with a knife,” the release states. “Officers gave multiple commands to the male to drop the knife which were ignored. Officers deployed a Taser which was ineffective on the male suspect. The male suspect still refused to drop the knife as officers approached at which time an officer-involved shooting occurred.”
Following the shooting, the Warren Fire Department transported the man to the hospital where he was later declared dead. The release states that no one else was injured in the incident.
“The male has several police contacts for domestic violence incidents, disorderly conduct, and assaults on police officers,” the release states. “The male also had active warrants for his arrest at the time for domestic violence and assaults on law enforcement. The investigation includes an assessment of potential mental health factors.”
According to Warren Police Department procedure, the four officers were put on administrative leave until an investigation into the shooting is finished.
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