Shon Dural Rankin, a 41-year-old African American male from Youngstown, Ohio, tragically passed away on June 21, 2020. Rankin was found with gunshot wounds inside a car on Interstate 680 south at Exit 6B on Market Street. The Mahoning County Coroner's office confirmed his death, and Youngstown Police, along with the Coroner's office, continued to investigate the incident.
The investigation revealed that Rankin was shot multiple times, and the car had been shot at several times. Police collected several shell casings from the freeway leading up to the crime scene. It was determined that the shooter was not in the car with Rankin at the time of the shooting. Ballistics tests were conducted to determine if the shell casings found were associated with Rankin's death.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with Rankin's death. The case remains unsolved, and the Youngstown Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect responsible for this tragic incident.
Rankin's death marked the 15th homicide in Youngstown for the year 2020, adding to the city's already troubling homicide rate. His mother, Vicki Rankin, expressed her grief and the pain of losing another son, as Rankin's older brother, Terrance Rankin, was also shot and killed in 1996. Shon Rankin was known for his sense of humor, love for playing cards, and his close-knit relationships with family and friends.
The investigation into Shon Rankin's death remains open, and the Youngstown Police Department continues to work diligently to bring justice for Rankin and his family.
