Sean Bell II was an 18-year-old recent Chaney High School graduate from Youngstown, Ohio, who was shot dead on August 21, 2018. He was found inside his vehicle on Oak Street Extension in Campbell after police answered a report of a car accident; the gunshot entered the back of his head. Bell had planned to attend Youngstown State University in the fall and his family described him as an excellent child with a bright future.

Investigators concluded the killing occurred during a robbery. Police identified 24-year-old Myckle Hughes of Campbell as the suspect. Hughes later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery and received a 22-year prison sentence. The prosecution’s handling of the case included a mistrial after Bell’s mother had an emotional outburst during jury selection, and the trial schedule was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anyone who knew Sean, his plans for Youngstown State, or has information about the robbery and shooting is asked to come forward.