Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Alexander Warren was shot and killed while investigating two suspicious men on Belmont Avenue, between Rayen Street and Wood Street. Patrolman Warren was on foot patrol at 10:20 pm when he observed the two men come out of an alley. As he crossed the street to talk to them, one of the men suddenly produced a .38 caliber revolver and opened fire, mortally wounding Patrolman Warren. One of the men was convicted of murdering Patrolman Warren and was executed on September 9th, 1921.
Survivors
Patrolman Warren was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Warren served with the Youngstown Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Youngstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Warren.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Alexander Warren is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Youngstown Police Department, 8 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander Warren's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander Warren Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander Warren is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alexander Warren was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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