On May 13, 2024, Nathaniel Bradley, 20, of Warren, Ohio, was fatally shot at Park Place 24 Tavern on Parkman Road NW. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. following a physical altercation between Bradley and another individual. Upon arrival, police found Bradley deceased inside the tavern.
Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Zaa-Von Hameed, also of Warren. Hameed fled the scene and was apprehended the following day near Columbus, Ohio, by the U.S.
Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team. He was subsequently extradited to Trumbull County, where he faced charges including aggravated murder and illegal possession of a firearm in a liquor permit premises. During his arraignment, bond was set at $1 million.
The trial commenced in November 2024, culminating in a guilty verdict for aggravated murder. Evidence presented indicated that the shooting followed a physical confrontation between Hameed and Bradley. Hameed's defense argued self-defense, but the jury found the evidence insufficient to support this claim. On November 26, 2024, Hameed was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. During sentencing, Judge Andrew Logan emphasized the senselessness of the tragedy and the prevalence of gun violence. Bradley's family expressed relief at the verdict, remembering him as a kind and easygoing individual whose life was unjustly cut short.
In the aftermath, city officials addressed concerns regarding Park Place 24 Tavern, citing a history of incidents at the establishment. Discussions with the tavern's owner led to a settlement agreement to close the establishment to avoid potential nuisance abatement action. This decision aimed to prevent future incidents and promote community safety.
