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Man connected to South Side murder sentenced

27-year-old Traeshaun Turner was found guilty on all counts including; murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and having weapons under disability.

Thursday, August 12th 2021, 5:12 PM EDT

By Mike Gauntner

A man connected to a murder on Youngstown's south side in September of 2020 has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison.

27-year-old Traeshaun Turner was found guilty on all counts including; murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and having weapons under disability. He was sentenced Thursday afternoon.

The shooting occurred on Cleveland Street across from the Southern Tavern and killed 25-year-old Ishmael Bethel.

A 16-year-old female was also injured in the shooting.

Police said that Turner fled in a vehicle after the shooting.

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