Michael John Bruno, 74, of Youngstown, Ohio, was shot to death at his home on Leland Avenue in Boardman on September 17, 2022. He served in the United States Air Force and was described as a devoted husband to Patricia Patty Bruno and a brother to Judith A. McCauley; he was preceded in death by a sister, Bonita Friendship.

Authorities found Bruno lying in his yard with multiple gunshot wounds after being shot while he slept. His son, Michael Bruno Jr., 49 at the time, was arrested in connection with the killing. Court testimony described a history of mental health problems for the younger Bruno and noted a recent COVID-19 diagnosis he said affected him. The elder Bruno was buried with full military honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Does anyone have information about the Bruno family or the Boardman neighborhood around Leland Avenue that could shed light on what led to this tragedy?