Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ricco Acevedo
Age : 45
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 10/12/2023
Location : 4312 Helena Ave
City : Youngstown
County : Mahoning
State : Ohio
Agency : Youngstown Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during burglary response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/12/2023, Youngstown Police Department officers responded to a reported burglary at a residence at 4312 Helena Ave on the city’s South Side. Officers entered the home and encountered Ricco Acevedo inside. During the confrontation inside the residence, officers opened fire and struck him. He died from gunshot wounds. Reporting described one firearm involved, though early coverage did not publicly specify the weapon type or release detailed tactical information about the moments immediately before the shooting. His identity was later confirmed by local authorities following the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/large-youngstown-police-presence-at-south-side-home/
https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2023/10/man-killed-by-youngstown-police-idd/
