YOUNGSTOWN — A man who suffered several gunshot wounds last week died over the weekend, becoming the city’s 22nd homicide victim this year.
Mark S. Haskins, 57, of Norwood Avenue, was found with several gunshot wounds about 11:50 a.m. Wednesday in front of a house on the southwest corner of the intersection of Bissell and Kensington avenues on the North Side. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center, where he died.
Haskins was unresponsive when police arrived, but was revived by paramedics, according to reports.
Police said had been told a vehicle drove near house, the shooter got out, fired at the victim and returned to the vehicle, which Haskins described as a green truck. Haskins told officers he did not know who shot him, records state.
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Another senseless tragedy! RIP.
One day after the peace race.
I know many readers already have their opinions, but I wonder if the police have an idea of the trend or general therme for these 22 deaths. I hope they do, as this can help identify areas of need and what can be done to mitigate future incidents. Sharing this information with community leaders is a must to develop strategies we can all live with. Our police departments are limited to what the people are willing to pay for, thus are only as good as the people they serve, so it is important to keep the people informed and involved.