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Lorain police are actively searching for Josue Rodriguez, a 44-year-old man wanted for murder following a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The incident took place at approximately 1:24 p.m. in a parking lot at 2957 Pearl Avenue in Lorain, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers discovered 41-year-old Dominic Berlingeri Jr. suffering from a gunshot wound to his left leg. Berlingeri was transported to Mercy Health โ Lorain Hospital but subsequently died from his injuries. According to the Lorain Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, the shooting was the result of an altercation between Berlingeri and Rodriguez. Police state that Rodriguez retrieved a firearm and shot Berlingeri after a second exchange between the two men. Following the shooting, Rodriguez fled the scene through an alley located between East 29th and East 30th Streets. He was last seen driving a red 1996 Toyota Tercel two-door with Ohio license plate LAK9790. A murder warrant has been issued for Rodriguez, who remains at large. Authorities have issued a BOLO describing Rodriguez as armed and dangerous. Distinctive physical identifiers include boxing-glove tattoos on his throat, the name Rachel on his right hand, cursive writing above his left eye, and the name Josue on his left forearm. Police are urging the public not to approach Rodriguez under any circumstances. Anyone with information regarding his location or the vehicle described is asked to contact law enforcement immediately. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek the suspect's arrest.
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