YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Kelly Paul Wiseman has been found guilty on all eight counts for which he was originally indicted. The charges include four counts of Felonious Assault, one count of Improperly Discharging a Firearm at or into a Habitation or School Safety Zone, one count of Discharge of a Firearm On or Near Prohibited Premises, one count of Tampering with Evidence, and one count of Aggravated Menacing.
Assistant Prosecutors Kyle Hilles and Edward Walsh prosecuted the case on behalf of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office. The trial also marked Assistant Prosecutor Walsh’s first criminal jury trial with the office. The three-day trial was held before Judge Anthony Donofrio.
The charges stem from an incident in July 2024, during which Wiseman was involved in an ongoing dispute with his neighbors. During the dispute, Wiseman threatened the victims, telling them, “You’re the next target.” The victims contacted police to report the threat.
While officers were speaking with the victims, Wiseman fired several gunshots. Body camera footage captured one bullet audibly passing close to an officer’s head.
Police arrested Wiseman following the incident, which led to his indictment later that month.
Wiseman will be sentenced at a later date.
Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro credited the Milton Township Police Department and Assistant Prosecutors Kyle Hilles and Edward Walsh for their work in securing the conviction.
