Delquan Ware, a 24-year-old male from Warren, OH, tragically lost his life on August 2, 2020, due to gunshot wounds sustained in a drive-by shooting. Ware was the driver of a silver Chevrolet Malibu involved in a two-car crash following the shooting. He had been released from the Trumbull County jail just days before his death after his case was not indicted by a grand jury.
The investigation into Ware's death revealed that he was shot by Cameron Tillis, who was identified as the
triggerman. Tillis was arrested by U.S. Marshals in December 2021 after being on the run for over a year. Tillis pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification, having weapons under disability, and tampering with evidence. He was sentenced to serve 25 to 35 and a half years in prison.
Another individual, Stefon Alexander, was also implicated in the shooting. Alexander turned himself in to authorities and pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification and tampering with evidence. He received an 18-month prison sentence for an unrelated drug conviction before being brought back to Trumbull County to resolve the Ware case.
The tragic death of Delquan Ware highlighted the ongoing issue of violence in Warren, prompting calls for increased police presence and surveillance in the area. The community continues to mourn the loss of Ware, a young man with a passion for sports and cooking, who was deeply loved by his family and friends.
