Amos Dothard Jr., an 18-year-old male from Youngstown, OH, tragically died on April 21, 2015, from a gunshot wound to the head. He was critically wounded on April 17, 2015, at the intersection of East Philadelphia and Homestead avenues on the South Side of Youngstown. Despite being kept alive by artificial means over the weekend, Dothard was declared brain dead due to the severity of his injuries.
The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy which confirmed that Dothard's
death was a result of the gunshot wound. His death was part of a violent weekend in Youngstown, which saw multiple shootings and fatalities. The city had recorded five homicides by that time in 2015, compared to 19 homicides in the previous year.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Amos Dothard Jr.'s death. The case remains unsolved, and it is one of several cold cases in Youngstown that authorities continue to investigate. The community and law enforcement remain hopeful that new information will come to light to bring justice for Dothard and his family.
The tragic loss of Amos Dothard Jr. highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Youngstown and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such cases. His death serves as a reminder of the importance of community efforts to prevent violence and support those affected by it.
