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Damien D. Lake

Case from Youngstown, OH dated Sep 07, 2023

Victim Details

Damien D. Lake

Male

Black / African American

Youngstown

OH

2023-09-07

22

Damien

D. Lake

07/03/2026

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On September 7, 2023, 22-year-old Damien D. Lake was tragically killed in a double homicide on East Auburndale Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The incident also claimed the life of 30-year-old Jashai Lynnique Benson and left a 26-year-old man injured. The Mahoning County Coroner's Office confirmed the identities of the deceased, and autopsies were conducted by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office.

Born on February 6, 2001, Damien was remembered as a kind and joyous individual who ...
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  • WKBN.com: Victims of Youngstown double homicide identified
  • WKBN.com: 2 dead, 1 hurt in ‘critical incident’ on Youngstown’s South Side
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    I've been following the Youngstown tragedy, and the reality of two lives lost is really hitting home... ...Read More
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