Executive Summary
- A 74-year-old suspect was shot by U.S. Marshals in Youngstown after allegedly pointing a gun at officers.
- The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve a warrant related to a traffic stop escape.
- The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has assumed control of the probe to ensure an independent review.
U.S. Marshals shot a 74-year-old suspect in Youngstown, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon after the man allegedly brandished a firearm during an attempted arrest, according to federal authorities.
The incident involved members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, who were searching for the individual in connection with charges of fleeing from Poland Village police during a previous traffic stop. According to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service, investigators located the suspect inside a motorhome parked on a private property in Youngstown.
Authorities stated that when officers announced their presence and called out to the suspect, he produced a handgun and pointed it at the law enforcement agents. In response to the immediate threat, officers discharged their weapons, striking the suspect. Personnel on the scene immediately provided medical assistance until an ambulance arrived to transport the man to a local hospital. As of the latest update, his identity and medical condition have not been released.
Investigative Protocol
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has been tasked with conducting an independent probe into the shooting, a standard measure designed to ensure transparency and objective legal review in cases involving officer use of lethal force. The investigation will examine the sequence of events and ballistics to determine compliance with state and federal use-of-force policies. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
