BREAKING NEWS: Verdict reached in Melvin Shaw trial

A verdict has been reached in the aggravated-murder case against Melvin S. Shaw II, 20, of Idlewood Avenue.

The 12 jurors and one alternate heard testimony all last week from police, the coroner’s office and the surviving victim. The jury notified Judge James C. Evans of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that a verdict has been reached late this morning.

Shaw is charged with the aggravated murder of Tracee Banks, 17, and the attempted murder of Jamel Turner, 18, of Youngstown. In addition to the aggravated murder and attempted murder, he is charged with two counts of felonious assault and improperly discharging a firearm into a building.

The judge has summoned all parties to the courtroom for the reading of the verdict.

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