Cory Alexander Blackwell, a 25-year-old African American male from Warren, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2013. He was shot and killed outside the Sunset Lounge at 480 East Market Street after attending a New Year's Eve party. Despite a large crowd being present, no one came forward to identify the shooter. Detectives have a suspect but need witness cooperation to proceed with prosecution.
The incident began with a fight inside the club, which escalated when gunfire erupted
just after 2 a.m. Cory was found outside the bar and was later pronounced dead at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. The police have not made any arrests, but they are following several leads and questioning numerous people. The case remains unsolved, and the Warren Police Department continues to seek information from the public.
The shooting at the Sunset Lounge was the city's first homicide of 2013 and extended a list of grievances city officials had against the bar. The bar had been under scrutiny for previous incidents, and city officials hoped this event would prompt a review of the establishment's liquor license. However, no definitive action has been taken regarding the license renewal.
Cory Alexander Blackwell is remembered by his family, including his mother, Lillian Blackwell-Carr, and his children, Za'Marionna Gore, Antonio Appleberry, Nevaeh Blackwell, Dynisty Blackwell, Ricardo Stowers, Seantrelle Clevenland, Aaliyah Frazier, and Za'Myiah Gore. His siblings, LaToya Gore, Maya Blackwell, Tenesha Blackwell, Ticarra Blackwell, Katrina Carr, Michelle Blackwell, Tamara Blackwell, Anton Blackwell, Michael Blackwell, and Anthony Blackwell, also mourn his loss. He was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
The investigation into Cory Blackwell's death remains open, and the Warren Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward. The case is listed as an unsolved homicide, and detectives are hopeful that new leads or witness testimonies will help bring justice for Cory and his family.
