Cops say feud may be motive for quadruple killings


YOUNGSTOWN — An ongoing feud may be the motive in the shootings deaths of three men and a woman inside a cold South Side house, investigator says.

Detective Sgt. Daryl Martin said today that there are “a ton of suspects” who had been feuding with the three male victims. The dead woman’s name hasn’t surfaced in police investigations, he added.

Martin is asking anyone with information about the quadruple homicide at 548 W. Evergreen Ave. to call him at (330) 742-8250.

Mahoning County Coroner David M. Kennedy identified the victims today to police as:

• Anthony M. Crockett 23, of Hylda Avenue.

• Chris Howard, 24, of West Glenaven Avenue.

• Marvin Boone, 19, of West Florida Avenue.

• Danielle Parker, 22, of Miller Street.

The mass shooting was reported at 10:24 p.m. Monday. The victims were found in a second-floor bedroom, all apparently shot in the head and body, police said.

Capt. Kenneth Centorame said the victims were all dressed in winter coats. He said the two-story house apparently had no water or heat. Centorame said there were no signs of drug activity. One car was towed from the scene.

Anyone with information can call 911, he added.