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Sean Bell

Case from Youngstown, OH dated Aug 21, 2018

Victim Details

Sean Bell

Male

Black / African American

Youngstown

OH

2018-08-21

18

Sean

Bell

06/21/2026

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Sean Bell II, an 18-year-old African American male from Youngstown, OH, tragically lost his life on August 21, 2018. Bell, who had recently graduated from Chaney High School, was planning to attend Youngstown State University in the fall to pursue a career as a cardiologist. He was described by his family as an excellent child and a person with a bright future ahead of him.

On the day of his death, Bell was shot in the back of the head while driving down Oak Street Extension in Campbell, ...
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