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Heaven Lynn Townsend

Death by Force
Case Description
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Heaven Lynn Townsend, a 21-year-old woman from Youngstown, was tragically found shot to death in a parking lot near the Fairview Gardens apartment complex in Warren, Ohio, on August 19, 2017. Townsend was described by friends as someone who was always willing to help others. The incident occurred amidst a string of summer violence in the area, with police responding to reports of gunfire in the vicinity. The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office determined that Townsend died from a gunshot wound to ...Read More
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  • WKBN.com: Youngstown woman found dead near Warren apartment complex
  • Warren police: No suspects arrested in fatal shooting
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    Victim Details

    Heaven Lynn Townsend

    Female

    Black / African American

    Warren

    OH

    2017-08-19

    21

    Heaven

    Lynn Townsend

    11/07/2025

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    12/08/2023
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