Derrick Franklin, a 25-year-old male from Youngstown, OH, tragically died on November 29, 2018. He was shot multiple times at the All City Sports Bar on Mahoning Avenue around 1:20 a.m. Witnesses reported that there was no indication of trouble before the shooting, and it appeared that only one person fired a gun. Several shell casings were recovered at the scene, but no weapons were found. Derrick was taken to St.
Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital by friends, but he succumbed to his injuries.
The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office ruled Derrick's death as a homicide. The investigation revealed that Derrick had a misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charge filed against him in 2017, as well as several traffic charges. However, there was no known history of trouble at the bar where he was shot.
The Youngstown Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, but no arrests were made in connection with Derrick's death. The case remains open, and the authorities continue to seek information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect responsible for Derrick's murder.
Derrick Franklin's death was the city's 23rd homicide of 2018, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence in the area. His family and friends continue to mourn his loss and seek justice for his untimely death.
