Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Warren Shootout

Sean King faces sentencing after admitting to federal gun charge related to 2026 incident.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Sean King, 37, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a fatal shootout in Warren, Ohio last August. King was one of three men facing federal charges for the incident, which left 31-year-old David Lee Owens dead and another person wounded.

Why it matters

The shooting highlights ongoing gun violence and public safety concerns in the Youngstown area, as well as the challenges of prosecuting complex cases involving multiple defendants and witnesses.

The details

According to authorities, the shootout occurred around 5 a.m. on August 3rd in the parking lot of a convenience store on Elm Road in Warren. Several people were playing dice when a fight broke out, leading to an exchange of gunfire between multiple individuals. Owens was killed and another person was wounded in the incident.

  • The shootout occurred on August 3, 2026.
  • King pleaded guilty to the federal gun charge on February 10, 2026.
  • King's sentencing is set for May 28, 2026.

The players

Sean King

A 37-year-old man who pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal Warren shootout.

David Lee Owens

A 31-year-old man who was killed in the shootout.

Savion Woodall

A 23-year-old man facing a murder charge in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court for Owens' death.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work to address gun violence and keep our communities safe.”

— Dan Aaron Polster, U.S. Judge

What’s next

Sentencing for Sean King is scheduled for May 28, 2026. Savion Woodall's murder trial is set to begin on April 13, 2026.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges of curbing gun violence and illegal firearm possession, even as prosecutors work to hold perpetrators accountable through the justice system.