Keondre Dawon Lewis, 19, was found in the dining room of a home on Rhoda Avenue on Youngstown’s West Side on March 23, 2025, suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities arrived about 2:14 p.m.; multiple witnesses gave statements and identified an alleged shooter. A 14-year-old male was located elsewhere and taken into custody. He faces charges including murder with a firearm specification, a mandatory Serious Youthful Offender Specification, and a forfeiture-of-handgun specification. He is being held at the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center and court hearings are scheduled to consider transfer to adult court, with hearings listed for May 7 and June 2.

Lewis was a 2024 graduate of East High School who planned to attend Youngstown State University later in 2025. He worked as a cook at Burger King and Hot Head Burritos, enjoyed football and basketball, and supported the Seattle Seahawks. He is survived by his parents, siblings, grandparents, and a special friend; funeral services are scheduled at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home in Youngstown.

Does anyone who knew Keondre or who was in the West Side area on March 23 have information that could help?