DeAndre Stores, 30, was shot and killed in the early hours of March 3, 2025, in the parking lot of Vibez Bar at 914 E. Midlothian Blvd. Officers responding to reported gunfire at about 2:20 a.m. found a large, unruly crowd and were directed to Stores, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Known as Babo, Stores was born February 22, 1995, and is remembered by family and friends for his love of travel, shopping, making music, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He leaves behind parents, many siblings and cousins, and several children, including NyLayah, NyLeyia, NyLah, DeAndre DeMoni, Devin, Brooklynn, Aubree, Demier, and Nomi, a niece he was raising.

The Youngstown Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from Boardman and Campbell police and the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced; Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips. If anyone was at Vibez Bar that night or has information, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Youngstown Police Department.