Xavier Cozza, a 20-year-old woman from Youngstown, OH, tragically died on December 16, 2021. She was identified as one of the victims in a suspected murder-suicide incident that occurred in the Brownlee Woods neighborhood of Youngstown. Xavier was found with gunshot wounds inside a house on the 1600 block of Everett Avenue. The other victim, identified as 19-year-old Philip Worley, was also found with gunshot wounds at the scene.
According to reports, a family member discovered the
bodies and called the police. The Mahoning County Coroner's Office confirmed that Xavier and Philip died from gunshot wounds. The incident was initially investigated as a murder-suicide, with police reports indicating that Philip shot Xavier before taking his own life. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly named in connection with the case.
Xavier's family described her as a caring and kind young woman who loved to make everyone laugh. She was leaving a "bad relationship" at the time of her death and was trying to make a better life for herself and her unborn child. Her family mourns the loss of a daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, granddaughter, and a kind soul.
The case has not led to any litigations or arrests, as it was determined to be a murder-suicide. The Youngstown police and the Mahoning County Coroner continue to investigate the incident, but no further details have been released to the public.
Xavier Cozza's death has left a significant impact on her family and community, who remember her fondly and continue to honor her memory.
