Youngstown man dies in early Saturday shooting

Youngstown police are investigating an early morning shooting death as a homicide.

According to reports, police were called to the area of New York Avenue and Kensington and found a 26-year-old Black man who was spot and laying in the grass of a vacant lot with multiple gun shot wounds to the upper body.

Detectives, Crime Scene Unit, and the Coroners Office were requested and began processing the scene.

The Youngstown Police Department Detective Division, along with the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office, are investigating this incident.

Tips leading to an arrest and/or prosecution are eligible for a monetary reward.

Call Crime Stoppers at 330-746-CLUE or 330-746-8YPD with any information or tips.

Tips may be left anonymously.

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This story was originally published August 27, 2023 at 4:00 AM.