On September 7, 2023, 22-year-old Damien D. Lake was killed in a double homicide on East Auburndale Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The incident also claimed the life of 30-year-old Jashai Lynnique Benson and left a 26-year-old man injured. The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identities and autopsies were performed by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Damien, born February 6, 2001, is described as a kind, joyous presence who loved his family and his nieces and nephews. He is survived by parents Sam Bailey and Latonia Lake, his aunt Tracey Toney who raised him, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended relatives. No arrests have been announced and the Youngstown Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Vigils and memorials have been held; does anyone have information about that night or knew Damien and can share details with investigators?