Anthony Bowers, 29, of Youngstown, Ohio, was shot and killed on August 18, 2019. He was found lying in the middle of Sherwood Avenue with gunshot wounds to the neck and chest and was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he died. Police were led to his location after receiving reports of gunfire and using ShotSpotter technology.

Bowers left behind three children, including a one-year-old daughter named Maria, and was stepfather to two other children. His family and the community have described significant emotional impact from his death. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Sherwood Avenue on August 18, 2019, please share what you know.