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The U.S. Postal Worker killed in the 600 block of Olive Avenue NE Saturday afternoon has been identified.
Jonte Davis, 33, was found about 1:44 p.m. after officers responded to a call of shots fired, according to a Warren police news release. Davis was found inside his U.S. postal van and was suffering from a gunshot wound. According to the release, Davis was shot by a suspect in another vehicle.
Officers and EMTs performed live-saving measures on scene before Davis was transported to Trumbull Regional Medical Center where he later died from his wounds, according to the release.
According to witnesses, residents in the area said they heard several gunshots and saw a man lying on the ground. One of them called 911.
This was the first homicide of the year in Warren.
A few hours later, the release states the suspect vehicle was found in the driveway of 429 Maryland Ave. NE. The Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team served a search warrant and evidence, which included the vehicle, was recovered.
According to the release, several individuals were transported to the Waren Police Department and interviewed, however, no one is in custody. Police did state that it is believed the victim and the suspect or suspects knew each other.
According to the release, the U.S. Postal Service and the FBI are assisting in the investigation.
The Warren Police Department has issued an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward.