Accounts set up for sons of man killed on South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — The South Side store where a clerk was killed earlier this week was slated to reopen Friday as the community comes together in an effort to raise funds for the support of his children.

Christopher V. Weston, 44, of Lordstown, died in the Breaden Market on Tuesday afternoon. A neighbor across the street went into the store at 1026 Overland Ave. to buy groceries and use the telephone and found him behind the counter.

Police say Weston had been shot twice in the back. His body was found around noon.

Since the shooting, members of the community have come forward opening two separate accounts to raise money for the family.

James Weston, Christopher Weston’s brother, said he cannot think of any immediate needs the family might have, but they are deeply moved at the level of community support.

“We are overwhelmed, especially my mom. After something like this happens you think the world is just crap, but then you have all these people come forward and just want to help. It is really a wonderful thing,” he said.

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