Jason Sitnic, a 37-year-old resident of Youngstown, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 1, 2023, in a shooting incident on the city's West Side. Sitnic was found by police at approximately 3:54 p.m. lying in the middle of North Evanston Avenue, near its intersection with Mahoning Avenue. Emergency medical technicians who responded to the scene pronounced him dead upon arrival.
The Mahoning County Coroner's Office officially identified Sitnic on July 3, 2023.
Police reported finding six shell casings in the area where Sitnic's body was discovered. This incident marked the sixth homicide in Youngstown for the year 2023.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Sitnic's death. The Youngstown Police Department has not identified any suspects in the case, and the shooting remains under investigation. Authorities have not released any additional details regarding potential motives or circumstances surrounding the incident.
Jason Paul Sitnic was born on New Year's Day in 1986. He is survived by family members, and his obituary mentions that he "left this world to be at peace with his loving mother, Paulette Susan (Kopko) and our Lord".
The community of Youngstown has been affected by this tragic event, which occurred in a residential area of the city's West Side. Local law enforcement continues to seek information and leads related to the case as they work to bring closure to Sitnic's family and friends.
