Biker charged in 2 Warren murders declining; 2 others wounded recovering

WARREN

Two of the three men who survived a deadly June 18 gun fight among rival motorcycle clubs at Shorty’s Place bar in Warren Township appear to be recovering from their injuries.

The man charged with two counts of murder, however, is not doing as well, police said.

David H. Bailes Jr., 45, of Leavittsburg, may never see the inside of a courtroom to answer to the murder charges based on information on Bailes’ health being provided by his family, Warren police said.

Bailes is president of the Forever Two Wheels motorcycle club of Warren. Police charged him with the deaths of Robert A. Marto, 54, of Cortland, and Jason C. Moore, 41, of Bristolville.

Marto and Moore, both members of the Brothers Regime, were killed. Andrew G. Claypool, 50, of Girard, and Walter M. Hughes, 41, Warren were injured during the fight. Bailes was injured and taken to a Cleveland hospital. Marto was president of the Brothers Regime.

Capt. Rob Massucci of the Warren Police Department said it appears about 10 members of each club were at the bar that afternoon when Bailes and members of the Brothers Regime were seen arguing in the front doorway. About 30 gunshots rang out soon afterward, police said.

Read more about the situation in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.