Man Fatally Shot During Warrant Arrest Attempt in Conneaut

Public Safety — Conneaut

June 26, 2026

Ashtabula County Sheriff’s deputies and a Conneaut officer opened fire after a subject became non-compliant during a felony warrant operation

CONNEAUT, Ohio – On June 25, members of the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Special Response Team responded to the 600 block of Orange Street in Conneaut to execute felony warrants on an individual. Upon arrival, law enforcement was met by family members who indicated the subject was in the basement with another person. Deputies safely removed the second individual from the location before attempting to take the warrant subject into custody. Shooting Unfolds in Basement After the extraction of the second person, the subject became non-compliant. Perceiving an immediate threat, Sheriff’s deputies and a Conneaut Police Department officer fired on the individual. The subject was fatally wounded. Investigation Underway Ohio BCI has been called to the scene to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, which is standard protocol in such incidents. No further information is being released at this time. The Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office media contact is Shannon Mellin, Public Information Officer, at 440-576-3565.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the warrant operation in Conneaut?

On June 25, the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Special Response Team responded to the 600 block of Orange Street in Conneaut to execute felony warrants. After the subject became non-compliant, Sheriff’s deputies and a Conneaut Police Department officer fired on him, and he was fatally wounded.

Was anyone else at the location?

Yes. Family members met law enforcement upon arrival and indicated the subject was in the basement with another person. Deputies safely removed that second individual before attempting to take the warrant subject into custody.

Who is investigating the officer-involved shooting?

Ohio BCI has been called to the scene to conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, which is standard protocol in such incidents.

Who is the contact for more information?

The Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office media contact is Shannon Mellin, Public Information Officer, at 440-576-3565. No further information is being released at this time.