The Mahoning County Coroner's Office has released the name of the victim in a homicide on Youngstown's South Side Monday evening.

The male victim was identified as 21-year-old Tylend Lewis.

Police were called to the scene at around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11 to a scene at the corner of Summer Street and and Earle Avenue.

Following the shooting, Youngstown Police called for the end of the end of the violence in the area, with Captain Jason Simon releasing the following statement:

"We continue to ask for public cooperation and support in our fight against violent crime. We are steadfast in our declaration that the violence must stop and we know our community is behind that message. The public has been an amazing partner and YPD appreciates the information that is given to us when these tragic and senseless incidents happen, which further solidifies the collaboration between our officers and those we serve."

An autopsy will be conducted and the incident remains under investigation by police and the coroner.

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