Youngstown police probe YSU student assault

Staff report

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City police are investigating the assault of a Youngstown State University student whose family believes he was a victim of hazing.

According to a police report filed Feb. 2, Resean M. Yancey, 20, of Selma Avenue, was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center by a friend about 8 p.m. Feb. 1.

The report says he had been assaulted and beaten by unidentified suspects “causing injuries, concussion and contusions all over his body.”

The report says both Yancey’s mother and grandmother noticed different behavior in the young man for the previous two weeks, including going out late at night.

Police weren’t able to interview Yancey at the time of the report, but family members said they believe his injuries may be the results of hazing, the report said.

Ron Cole, a YSU spokesman, said university police are working with city police in the investigation although he is unaware of any evidence that indicates hazing.