Jamal Burley, a 38-year-old African American man from Youngstown, Ohio, tragically lost his life on December 12, 2019. He was one of three victims in a triple homicide that occurred in a home on Delason Avenue on the city's south side. The other victims were 42-year-old Adrien Brown and 38-year-old Korey Jennings. All three men were found shot to death late Thursday night, around 11:15 p.m.
The Mahoning County Coroner's office confirmed that the cause of death for all three victims was gunshot wounds.
The Youngstown Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as a probable homicide. Chief of Detectives Capt. Brad Blackburn stated that the investigation was ongoing and that they were exploring multiple leads. The police found one body in the living room, one in the kitchen, and one near the front door. The case was particularly challenging for law enforcement, as it was one of four homicides in less than 36 hours, bringing the city's total to 20 homicides for the year.
Despite the extensive investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The police have not disclosed any suspects or provided updates on any potential litigations related to the case. The community continues to seek justice for Jamal Burley and the other victims, hoping that advancements in the investigation will eventually lead to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for their deaths.
