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Shawn Cortez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 17, 2014, 17-year-old Shawn K Cortez was tragically shot and killed in Youngstown, OH. The incident occurred on Winona Drive following an argument between two groups of people. Witnesses reported that about 25 to 35 people were present at the scene, and the conflict escalated into a violent confrontation. Shawn was hit by bullets and collapsed in a nearby yard.

The Youngstown Police Department conducted a thorough investigation and arrested 13 individuals in connection with Shaw ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Youngstown teen killed in large street fight
  • http://vindyarchives.com: Two more sentenced in Winona homicide
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    Victim Details

    Shawn K Cortez

    Male

    Black / African American

    Youngstown

    OH

    2014-08-17

    17

    Shawn

    Cortez

    11/11/2025

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