Devin Maurice Bell, a 26-year-old male from Youngstown, Ohio, tragically passed away on December 22, 2022. Bell was fatally shot at a Shell gas station located at South and Samuel Avenues in Youngstown. According to police reports, Bell was shot by two masked men who fled the scene on foot. When officers arrived, they found Bell deceased in the driver's seat of his car, with shattered windows and bullet casings nearby.
Following the incident, Akeem Hargrove, a 29-year-old male, was
charged with Bell's murder. Hargrove was already in the Mahoning County Jail serving a 10-day sentence for an unrelated firearm charge when the murder charge was filed. He was arraigned in municipal court, and bond was set at $750,000. Hargrove pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. The investigation is ongoing, and police are still searching for additional suspects involved in the shooting.
The case has drawn significant attention in Youngstown, with the community and Bell's family seeking justice. The Youngstown Police Department has been working closely with the community and Bell's family to solve the case. The murder charge against Hargrove marks a step towards resolving one of the city's 22 homicides in 2022.
Bell's death has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the community. A homegoing celebration was held in his honor at Bethel Church of God in Christ in Youngstown, where family and friends gathered to remember him. The investigation continues as authorities work to bring all responsible parties to justice.
