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Melvin Young

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the morning of May 24, 2019, 25-year-old Melvin Young was fatally shot near Tamarind Avenue in West Palm Beach, Florida. The West Palm Beach Police Department received an alert from their ShotSpotter technology at approximately 10:31 a.m., indicating gunfire at 905 22nd Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Young suffering from gunshot wounds; he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. ((...Read More
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  • WPTV: West Palm Beach police investigating homicide on 22nd Street
  • WPEC: Police investigate fatal shooting in West Palm Beach, victim identified
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Young

    Male

    Black / African American

    West-palm-beach

    FL

    2019-05-24

    25

    Melvin

    Young

    11/23/2025

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