officer-involved-shooting · Warren, Ohio

What happened after police shot Brad Bailey in Warren, Ohio?

What happened?

Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins announced on June 3, 2026, that no charges would be filed against the officers involved in the shooting death of Brad Bailey, concluding that their use of force was justified after Bailey pointed a realistic-looking replica handgun at them.

Final outcome verified

Last checked: Jun 12, 2026
Sources: Tribune Chronicle

Timeline

  1. Brad Bailey sent text messages indicating an intention for "suicide by cop."

  2. The officer-involved shooting death of Brad Bailey occurred on Fourth Street SW in Warren, Ohio, following a domestic disturbance and police pursuit.

  3. Brad Bailey's wife, Sarah Bailey, engaged attorney Aaron Meikle to coordinate communication with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

  4. A BCI investigative report revealed text messages from Brad Bailey's iPhone explicitly stating an intention for "suicide by cop."

  5. Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins announced that no charges would be filed against the officers involved, stating their use of force was justified.

  6. The YouTube clip of the incident was uploaded by PoliceActivity.

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