On December 9, 2023, 20-year-old Chyann ChyChy Alissa Gruber was found dead on Old McCartney Road in Youngstown, Ohio, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office identified her and ruled the death a homicide.

Chyann was a 2022 graduate of East High School and worked as Youth Coordinator at The Persayus Way Project and as an activity aide at Continuing Health Care of Boardman. Described as outgoing and energetic, she enjoyed cooking, drawing, dancing, and time with her niece Lailai. She is survived by her father Charles Gruber Sr.; siblings Charles Jr. Cleveland, Christopher, Chrishelle, and Caliya Gruber; niece Alaiah Wright; nephew Ziaire Dotson; and grandmothers Taryn Watkins and Gloria Hightower. She was preceded in death by her mother Shayla Watkins. Funeral services were held December 19, 2023.

Youngstown police said they had persons of interest or suspects in mind regarding this and two nearby homicides, but as of December 14, 2023 no arrests had been announced and authorities indicated the incidents did not appear related. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Youngstown Police Department.