Devon Damous, a 22-year-old male from Youngstown, OH, was tragically found shot to death inside a van on November 23, 2014. The incident occurred in the driveway of a home on Lexington Avenue. Damous' death sparked a significant investigation, leading to the arrest and eventual conviction of DeAngelo Young.
DeAngelo Young, also 22 years old at the time, was charged with aggravated murder and murder in connection with Damous' death.
Young was already in jail on attempted murder charges from a separate incident when he was indicted for Damous' murder in May 2016. He had also escaped from a mental health facility in Massillon earlier that year but was later captured in Youngstown.
In July 2016, Young pleaded guilty to the murder of Devon Damous and an unrelated shooting that left another man paralyzed. He was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder. The court ran this sentence concurrently with his sentence for the other shooting, ensuring he would serve both punishments simultaneously.
The case brought attention to issues of mental health and the criminal justice system, highlighting the complexities of dealing with individuals who have both mental health issues and criminal backgrounds. The tragic loss of Devon Damous and the subsequent legal proceedings underscore the importance of addressing these challenges to prevent future tragedies.
