A quiet afternoon in Warren, Ohio, was shattered by gunfire on Monday, February 9, 2026, leaving one man dead and a community searching for answers. The victim, identified as Darrell Staggers of Warren, was shot inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store at the corner of Paige Avenue and Elm Road. The incident, which marked the city's first homicide of the year, unfolded at approximately 12:20 p.m.
According to police reports and 911 calls, a skinny man dressed entirely
in black was seen shooting Staggers before fleeing the scene in a red vehicle, described by some as a crossover. Another vehicle, a white car, was also reported to have left the area immediately following the shooting. First responders rushed Staggers to St. Joseph Warren Hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The area surrounding the convenience store quickly transformed into a crime scene, with police cordoning off the parking lot and marking numerous pieces of evidence. The vehicle in which Staggers was shot had its windows shattered and bore the tell-tale signs of the violent encounter. Investigators from the Warren Police Department began a meticulous examination of the scene, collecting evidence and reviewing security footage from the convenience store in the hopes of gleaning further information about the assailant.
As of now, the investigation into Darrell Staggers's death is ongoing, and police have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in their investigation. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and tragic loss of one of its own.
