Ashanti Morgan was 20 when he was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound on May 25, 2021, in the 500 block of McKenzie Street in York, Pennsylvania. He was pronounced dead at the scene and the York County Coroner’s Office scheduled an autopsy at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown; the cause and manner of death were pending autopsy results at the time.

Morgan had a criminal history with prior felony charges including robbery, theft, and fleeing. At his last probation hearing he was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and complete a Thinking For A Change Program before release. Police say the shooting appeared to be targeted and the York City Police Department is actively investigating; no arrests or named suspects have been announced.

If anyone has information about what happened on McKenzie Street on May 25, 2021, please contact the York City Police Department.