Nigel Reynolds, a 27-year-old male from Youngstown, OH, tragically passed away on June 9, 2022. He was identified as the ninth homicide victim in Youngstown for the year 2022. Nigel was pronounced dead at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after being found shot at the intersection of Byron and Kirkwood streets on the East Side. The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death as a homicide.
The Youngstown Police Department detective division, along with the coroner’s office, launched an investigation into Nigel's death. Officers were called to the scene after receiving reports of a man with a gun and gunfire. When they arrived, they were flagged down by residents who said there was an unknown man in their detached garage who had been shot. Despite officers' efforts to provide lifesaving measures, Nigel was pronounced dead later that evening.
Multiple pieces of evidence were collected at the scene and submitted to the state crime lab for analysis. The investigation is ongoing, and the Youngstown Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to arrests and potential suspects. The case remains a priority for the department as they work to bring justice for Nigel and his family.
Nigel was remembered fondly by his family and friends. He was born on June 19, 1994, to Mark Reynolds and Lencha Jones and was raised by his "Pops," Clifford Jordan, in Warren, OH. He worked as an ASL driver and was known for his sense of humor, spending time with his children and friends, and enjoying dancing. Nigel leaves behind his parents, siblings, children, and a host of nieces and nephews who cherish his memory.
The investigation into Nigel Reynolds' death continues, and the Youngstown Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this tragic case.
