Michael Todd Callahan, 40, of Youngstown, Ohio, was shot and killed on August 18, 2021. A welder by trade who graduated from the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, Callahan was born September 11, 1980, and was the son of William and Norma Callahan; he had two siblings, Cindy VanKirk and Paula McDonald. His death occurred during a violent week in Youngstown that also claimed the life of 10-year-old Persayus Davis-May and prompted a multiagency investigation by the Youngstown Police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Callahan’s family and the community have urged non-violence while authorities continue to seek information. If anyone knew Michael, saw activity in the area on the night of August 18, 2021, or has information relevant to this shooting, please come forward.