Lorain police search for suspect involved in fatal shooting

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Lorain police launched a manhunt Thursday afternoon for a man who was allegedly involved in a shooting that left another man dead.

Around 1:24 p.m., officers responded to a parking lot in the 2900 block of Pearl Avenue after receiving calls about the shooting; police said they found 41-year-old Dominic Berlingeri Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his leg.

According to police, 44-year-old Jose Rodriguez was involved in an altercation with Berlingeri Jr.

Rodriguez allegedly retrieved a firearm and shot Berlingeri Jr. after another exchange with him.

Berlingeri Jr. was transported to Mercy Health, where he died from his injuries, police said.

After shooting Berlingeri Jr., Rodriguez left in a red 1996 Toyota Tercel with the license plate LAK9790.

Lorain police said he headed eastbound through an alley between East 29th and East 30th streets.

As of Friday afternoon, officers have not yet located Rodriguez, who is considered armed and dangerous and wanted on a warrant for murder, police said.

Rodriguez has a tattoo of boxing gloves on his throat, the name “Rachel” on the back of his right hand, cursive writing above his left eye and “Josue” on his left forearm, police said.

Anyone who sees Rodriguez should not attempt to apprehend him or intervene and instead notify the Lorain Police Department at 440-204-2103.