Jashai Lynnique Benson, 30, was one of two people killed in a shooting just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at a home in the 200 block of East Auburndale Avenue on Youngstown’s South Side. Born December 20, 1992, to James Mitchell and Marlett Benson, Jashai was identified by the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office along with 22-year-old Damion Lake. A 26-year-old man was also wounded in the same incident.

The community held a vigil to honor the victims and to call for an end to gun violence.

If anyone knew Jashai or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Youngstown Police Department.