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Plea expected Wednesday from man suspected of murdering Youngstown teen

The suspect facing eight charges in connection with the murder of a Youngstown teen is expected to enter a plea on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 14th 2024, 5:01 AM EST

Updated:

Wednesday, February 14th 2024, 5:03 AM EST

By Mike Gauntner

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The suspect facing eight charges in connection with the murder of a Youngstown teen is expected to enter a plea on Wednesday.

According to court records, a plea hearing has been set on February 14 for 21-year-old Carlos Flores. Flores is a suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Reshaud Biggs Jr.

The shooting occurred in July of 2021 at the Gateway Gas Mart on South Avenue in Youngstown. Flores was arrested a week after the murder.

Flores is charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, discharge of a firearm on prohibited premises, carrying a concealed weapon, and obstructing official business.

In April of 2023, it was ruled that Flores was incompetent to stand trial. However, that changed in December when a judge ruled that Flores was indeed competent to stand trial.

Plea expected Wednesday from man suspected of murdering Youngstown teen

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